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

More than 50 people in Detroit and the metro area have participated or plan to participate in a rolling fast in solidarity with Gaza organized by Jewish Voice for Peace Detroit. —Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 6 Aug. 2025

Harry and his co-founder Seeiso, 59, left their roles as patrons in March in solidarity with the then-trustees who had resigned in a dispute with chairperson Dr. Sophie Chandauka. —Simon Perry, People.com, 6 Aug. 2025

But perhaps more than anything, Mamdani’s critics cite his stalwart solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza. —Andrea Long Chu, Vulture, 5 Aug. 2025

Still, opponents packed the Town Hall meeting room in solidarity against Earnhardt’s plans. —Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 5 Aug. 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