solidarity

noun

sol·​i·​dar·​i·​ty ˌsä-lə-ˈder-ə-tē 

-ˈda-rə-

: unity (as of a group or class) that produces or is based on community of interests, objectives, and standards

Examples of solidarity in a Sentence

The vote was a show of solidarity.

Recent Examples on the Web

The Houthis have increased attacks on Red Sea vessels and missile launches toward Israel in solidarity with Palestinians since the 2023 Gaza war. —Reuters, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2025

The Houthis have been targeting Red Sea shipping in solidarity with Palestinians following the October 7 attacks, and have fired a number of missiles at Israel, most of which have been intercepted. —Eyad Kourdi, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2025

As mysterious threats emerge during the workshop, the protagonist finds solidarity within the group. —Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 29 Aug. 2025

The Houthis, for their part, have escalated attacks on Red Sea shipping and continued to fire missiles at Israel in solidarity with Gaza. —Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025

Word History

Etymology

French solidarité, from solidaire characterized by solidarity, from Latin solidum whole sum, from neuter of solidus solid

First Known Use

1841, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for solidarity

• angularity
• bipolarity
• capillarity
• cellularity
• circularity
• familiarity
• granularity
• insincerity
• insularity
• modularity
• osmolarity
• popularity

Kids Definition

solidarity

noun

sol·​i·​dar·​i·​ty ˌsäl-ə-ˈdar-ət-ē 

: unity (as of a group) that produces or is based on shared interests and goals

Legal Definition

solidarity

noun

sol·​i·​dar·​i·​ty ˌsä-lə-ˈdar-ə-tē 

in the civil law of Louisiana : the quality or state of being solidary : existence of a solidary obligation

will not presume solidarity