What does "paleocontact" mean?

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

Paleocontact

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Noun

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

Etymology

From paleo- + contact.

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ancient astronauts

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