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

On TikTok, Latino creators and activists called on Black creators and community members to protest and stand in solidarity. —Meagan Jordan, Rolling Stone, 14 July 2025

At the heart of that solidarity and camaraderie is za’atar. —Chelsea Davis, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025

People of faith stand in solidarity with the most vulnerable Religious leaders in Los Angeles didn't wait for President Trump's return to office in January to take action. —Jason Derose, NPR, 13 July 2025

By Thursday, the work stoppage had expanded into Chula Vista as many workers joined in solidarity. —Tammy Murga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2025

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