solarism

[ soh-luh-riz-uhm ]

noun

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

solarism

/ ˈsəʊləˌrɪzəm /

noun

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

Derived Forms

• ˈsolarist, noun

Other Words From

• solar·ist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of solarism¹

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