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ancient astronaut

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

Any of the extraterrestrial beings that, according to the pseudoscientific belief of paleocontact, visited Earth in the distant past, influencing human culture, technology, or religion.

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Synonyms: ancient alien

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  • French: ancien astronaute — extraterrestrial associated with paleocontact
  • Portuguese: antigo astronauta — extraterrestrial associated with paleocontact