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

Some participants started to hang posters together around Boston in solidarity with the Bridge Man. —Han Zhang, The New Yorker, 11 June 2024

The encampment modeled similar Gaza solidarity encampments on college campuses across the U.S. and the world and came amid a national crackdown on pro-Palestinian protests that resulted in over 3,000 arrests. —Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 5 June 2024

At the University of Southern California, there were two police sweeps to remove students' Gaza solidarity encampments from campus. —Eddie R. Cole / Made By History, TIME, 4 June 2024

Affordability trumps solidarity European automakers have been scrambling to find a way to respond to China’s mounting challenge. —Eleanor Pringle, Fortune Europe, 31 May 2024

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

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