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The root would be "sol," meaning "sun."

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The word "solstice" is derived from the Latin words "sol" (sun) and "sistere" (to stand still). It refers to the astronomical event when the sun reaches its highest or lowest point in the sky, marking the longest and shortest days of the year.

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