solidarity

noun

sol·​i·​dar·​i·​ty ˌsä-lə-ˈder-ə-tē How to pronounce solidarity (audio)
-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.
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Almost 150 past Times contributors have signed the pledge, and the coalition also includes a number of Palestinian solidarity groups like Writers Against the War on Gaza (WAWOG), the Palestinian Youth Movement (PYM), and the Palestinian Feminist Collective (PFC). James Folta, Literary Hub, 27 Oct. 2025 What Komasa gives us are samples of slick videos produced by the Cumberland Company that extol the values of freedom, dignity, destiny and, perhaps most ambiguous, solidarity. Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 27 Oct. 2025 The video showed dozens of videos and pictures sent to her, all featuring people eating McDonald's fries as a show of solidarity. Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025 Kimmel’s peers, including Stephen Colbert, whose own CBS show was cancelled in similar fashion just a couple months ago, responded to the news with biting humor and clear solidarity. Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 24 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for solidarity

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of solidarity was in 1841

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“Solidarity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/solidarity. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

solidarity

noun
sol·​i·​dar·​i·​ty ˌsäl-ə-ˈdar-ət-ē How to pronounce solidarity (audio)
: 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 How to pronounce solidarity (audio)
in the civil law of Louisiana : the quality or state of being solidary : existence of a solidary obligation
will not presume solidarity
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