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

Taken together, Beef seems to say all of these are representations of a culture so toxically individualistic and ambitious that its members can’t even fathom solidarity as an option to push back against a depraved ruling class. —Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2026

Film’s outrage at the spectacle draws him toward Phamorn, and what begins as solidarity gradually reveals a deeper story of exploitation and the hunger for retribution. —Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 Apr. 2026

Local 778 held a solidarity rally on Saturday. —Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2026

Sometimes, men were overwhelmed, and many opened up to the possibility of feminism, doubled down, then opened up again, oscillating wildly between solidarity and oppression. —Literary Hub, 15 Apr. 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