solarism

[ soh-luh-riz-uhm ]

noun
  1. the interpretation of myths by reference to the sun, especially such interpretation carried to an extreme.

Origin of solarism

1
First recorded in 1880–85; solar1 + -ism

Other words from solarism

  • so·lar·ist, noun

Words Nearby solarism

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British Dictionary definitions for solarism

solarism

/ (ˈsəʊləˌrɪzəm) /


noun
  1. the explanation of myths in terms of the movements and influence of the sun

Derived forms of solarism

  • solarist, noun

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