lunisolar calendar

American  

[loon-i-soh-ler kal-uhn-der] / ˌlun ɪˈsoʊ lər ˈkæl ən dər /

noun

plural

lunisolar calendars

1. a calendar based on the movements of the moon and sun relative to the earth, with months generally based on complete cycles of moon phases, years based on one complete revolution of the earth around the sun, and additional days added to make up the discrepancy between the two.

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Example Sentences

In several Asian countries, it is observed on the eighth day of the fourth month of the lunisolar calendar, which this year falls on May 15.

From Seattle Times

And while China uses the Gregorian calendar for official purposes, a traditional lunisolar calendar is still popular in everyday life.

From National Geographic

Its holidays, however, are governed by its traditional lunisolar calendar, which may have been in use from as early as the 21st century B.C.

From National Geographic

Coinciding with the start of spring on the Chinese lunisolar calendar, Lunar New Year traditions differ from Korea to Singapore to Mongolia and beyond.

From Seattle Times

Based on the Hindu lunisolar calendar, Diwali typically falls in late October or early November.

From Washington Post