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Solar Year

The term "solar year" refers to the time it takes for the Earth to complete one orbit around the Sun, approximately 365.25 days.

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Noun

• The period of time required for the Earth to complete one orbit around the Sun, equal to approximately 365.25 days.

Examples

Noun:

1. Each solar year consists of 365 or 366 days, depending on whether or not it is a leap year.
2. The Jewish calendar is based on a lunar year of 354 days, but occasionally adds a whole month to reconcile with the solar year.
3. In ancient civilizations, calendars were designed to align with the solar year.

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