Main Entry:

sol·i·dar·i·ty

Pronunciation:

\ˌsä-lə-ˈda-rə-tē\

Function:

noun

Etymology:

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

Date:

1841

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