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 rest of the pool declined to provide a replacement, in solidarity with CNN. — CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026

Sixty years of union solidarity will be tested by an opponent that no longer needs a baseball season to survive its own demands. — Chris Koras, Sportico.com, 28 Sep. 2026

Until Kelly’s ruling last week, the networks paused TV press pool coverage of the White House and the president’s events in solidarity with their colleagues. — Joseph Konig, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2026

These concerns and expressions of solidarity protests also took place in other cities such as Barcelona, Seville, and Valencia. — Pau Mosquera, CNN Money, 27 Sep. 2026

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