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lunisolar calendars

  • plural
    of lunisolar calendar.
    lunisolar calendar
    noun
    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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Lunar New Year is one of the most important holidays in many countries that historically used lunisolar calendars.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 2, 2022

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