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solarpunk.

A literary, artistic, and social movement that focuses on community, sustainability, technology powered by renewable energy, and a free and egalitarian society.

9 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈsəʊ.ləˌpʌnk/Received-Pronunciation/ˈsoʊ.ləɹˌpʌnk/General-American
  1. A literary, artistic, and social movement that focuses on community, sustainability, technology powered by renewable energy, and a free and egalitarian society.

    uncountable
  2. A supporter of the solarpunk movement.

    countable
Where this word comes from

From solar + -punk, modeled after cyberpunk and steampunk. Coined by John Robert in 2008 in his blog Republic of the Bees.

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