Meaning of the word "lunar year" in English

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lunar year

US /ˈluː.nɚ jɪr/
UK /ˈluː.nə jɪər/
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Noun

a period of time based on the cycles of the moon's phases, typically consisting of 12 lunar months (about 354 days)

Example:
The Islamic calendar is based on the lunar year.
A lunar year is about eleven days shorter than a solar year.