paleocontact

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noun

The theory that intelligent extraterrestrial beings (sometimes called ancient astronauts) visited Earth in the distant past, influencing human culture, technology, or religion.

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Meanings

nounpaleocontact (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe theory that intelligent extraterrestrial beings (sometimes called ancient astronauts) visited Earth in the distant past, influencing human culture, technology, or religion.

Origin

From paleo- + contact.

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APA

paleocontact. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/paleocontact

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“paleocontact.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/paleocontact. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “paleocontact,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/paleocontact.

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