first contact
"First contact" can describe initial encounters in various fields, including anthropology, science fiction, and astronomy.
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Definition
B2Anthropology
(academic)The initial meeting between people from two different cultures who were previously unaware of each other's existence.
Example
- The documentary explored the first contact between the indigenous tribe and the explorers.
B2Science Fiction
(literary)The first encounter between humans and extraterrestrial beings.
Example
- The movie depicts humanity's first contact with an alien species.
C1Astronomy
(technical)The moment during an eclipse or transit when two celestial bodies appear to touch for the first time.
Example
- Astronomers eagerly awaited the first contact during the solar eclipse.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "first contact":
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