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Solar Calendar

Definition

A solar calendar is a type of calendar that is based on the movement of the sun and its position relative to the Earth. It relies on the solar year, which is the time it takes for the Earth to complete one orbit around the sun.

Usage

As a noun:

The solar calendar is widely used around the world, as it provides a consistent way of measuring and organizing time based on the sun's movement.

Sample sentence: The solar calendar consists of 365 days, with an additional day added every four years in leap years.

As an adjective:

The solar calendar system became popular due to its accuracy in predicting the changing seasons.

Sample sentence: Many ancient civilizations developed their own solar calendar systems to determine the best time for planting and harvesting crops.

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