solarism

[ soh-luh-riz-uh m ]
/ ˈsoʊ ləˌrɪz əm /

noun

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

Origin of solarism

First recorded in 1880–85; solar1 + -ism

OTHER WORDS FROM solarism

so·lar·ist, noun

Words nearby solarism

solar wind, solar year, solar-electric propulsion, solar-heat, solarimeter, solarism, solarium, solarize, solate, solation, solatium

British Dictionary definitions for solarism

solarism
/ (ˈsəʊləˌrɪzəm) /

noun

the explanation of myths in terms of the movements and influence of the sun

Derived forms of solarism

solarist, noun