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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A literary, artistic, and social movement that focuses on community, sustainability, technology powered by renewable energy, and a free and egalitarian society. uncountable

   "So, in honor of the Beluga Skysail's maiden voyage, I'm going to suggest a new literary genre: solarpunk."

2. 2
   A supporter of the solarpunk movement. countable

Example

More examples

"Cyberpunk is a diagnosis; solarpunk offers a cure."

Etymology

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

Related phrases

speculative fiction

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