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 governing body also called off the official presentation for Spain’s Under-21 international against Japan as a mark of respect and solidarity towards De Miguel’s family, teammates and Tenerife supporters. — Reuters, NBC news, 3 Nov. 2026

Gable threatened to not attend the premiere in solidarity with his friend, The Hollywood Reporter stated, but McDaniel ultimately talked him out of it. — Serena Turner, Vanity Fair, 3 Nov. 2026

Houstonians saw Lorenzo’s death as an attack on their community; his memorial was filled with flowers, votive candles, notes of solidarity, and balloons. — The New Yorker, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2026

But the audience is not intended to cringe in solidarity with Kevin or in embarrassment at those insulting him. — Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 3 Nov. 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