Talk:heliocentrism

RFV discussion: May–October 2012

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heliocentrism

Rfv-sense:

3. (cultural anthropology) A now-defunct theory that all primitive cultures worshipped the Sun and its movements and patterns.

4. An obsession with the Sun and its movements and patterns.

I don't find these in other dictionaries, nor was I able to locate supporting quotes. --Hekaheka (talk) 22:03, 13 May 2012 (UTC)

• The correct names to go with these definitions would almost certainly be heliotheism and heliophilia. The first is attested, while the second is used almost exclusive with respect to sun-loving plants. Cheers! bd2412 T 22:11, 13 May 2012 (UTC)

  Heliotheism is belief in sun-worship. The belief that everyone used to believe that is not likely to be the same word (if there is one)> SpinningSpark 23:40, 14 May 2012 (UTC)

RFV-failed. - -sche (discuss) 03:19, 7 October 2012 (UTC)