solarism

noun

so·​lar·​ism

ˈsōləˌrizəm

plural -s

: an interpretation of folk stories and ancient legends as explanations of the nature and action of the sun compare solar myth sense 2

Word History

Etymology

solar entry 2 + -ism

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