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Soil

Soli

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Etymology and Meaning

The word "soli" has multiple meanings and origins. In Latin, it is the singular dative of a name meaning "sun", the singular genitive of a name meaning "soil", and the plural male nominative of an adjective meaning "sun". It also appears in various languages with similar meanings, such as Italian, where it means "sun" or "only".

Places

Soli can refer to several locations:

* Soli, Cyprus: An ancient city on the island of Cyprus.
* Soli (Cilicia): An ancient city in Cilicia, later renamed Pompeiopolis. It was an important center for trade and culture in the region.
* Soli – arrondissement of Benin in Zou department: A administrative division in Benin.

Law

Jus soli ("soil law") is a principle assigning nationality to a natural person on account of their birth in a given territory, with or without additional conditions. This concept is used in various countries to determine citizenship and nationality.

Science and Technology

In taxonomy, the word "soli" is used as a specific epithet to name certain species, including the bacterium Aquaspirillum soli.

Culture and Society

Soli Deo gloria ("God alone glory") is one of five solases of Protestantism. Nec mihi soli ("Nothing for me alone") is the motto of the Montpellier department in France.

Taxonomy and Bacteria

The bacterium Aquaspirillum soli is a species that uses the word "soli" as part of its scientific name, indicating its association with soil or terrestrial environments.

Zambia

Soli is one of the 72 official tribes of Zambia. The Soli people speak a Bantu language and are an indigenous group in the country.

Solidarity Surcharge (German: Solidaritätszuschlag)

In Germany, "soli" can also refer to the solidarity surcharge, a supplement to income tax and corporate tax.

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