Ufologist: meaning, definitions and examples
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ufologist
[ ˌjuː.efˈɒl.ə.dʒɪst ]
study of UFOs
An ufologist is a person who studies unidentified flying objects (UFOs) and related phenomena. This field involves various disciplines, including psychology, anthropology, and astronomy. Ufologists often investigate sightings and try to determine whether they can be scientifically explained.
Synonyms
UFO investigator, UFO researcher, alien researcher.
Examples of usage
- The ufologist presented his research at the conference.
- Many ufologists gather data from eyewitness accounts.
- A renowned ufologist published a book on alien encounters.
- The television show featured insights from several ufologists.
Translations
Translations of the word "ufologist" in other languages:
🇵🇹 ufólogo
🇮🇳 यूएफओ वैज्ञानिक
🇩🇪 Ufo-Forscher
🇮🇩 ufolog
🇺🇦 уфолог
🇵🇱 ufolog
🇯🇵 UFO研究者
🇫🇷 ufologue
🇪🇸 ufólogo
🇹🇷 ufolog
🇰🇷 UFO 연구가
🇸🇦 عالم الأجسام الطائرة
🇨🇿 ufolog
🇸🇰 ufológ
🇨🇳 飞碟研究者
🇸🇮 ufolog
🇮🇸 ufólóg
🇰🇿 ұшатын нысандар зерттеушісі
🇬🇪 იუფო მეცნიერება
🇦🇿 ufoloq
🇲🇽 ufólogo
Etymology
The term 'ufologist' combines 'UFO', which stands for 'Unidentified Flying Object', and the suffix '-logist', derived from the Greek word 'logia', meaning 'study of'. The acronym UFO became commonly used in the mid-20th century, particularly after the reported sighting of flying saucers in the late 1940s. As interest in extraterrestrial life and possible alien encounters grew, individuals began to investigate sightings and phenomena associated with UFOs more systematically, leading to the emergence of ufology as a field of study. By the 1950s and 1960s, ufologists were documenting reports, analyzing data, and even forming organizations dedicated to the study of UFOs, marking the formal recognition of the profession.