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

Get some solidarity time with your circle of support. —Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 3 Feb. 2026

Fear, anger and solidarity are colliding across Minneapolis, as residents describe a city where daily life now relies on warnings and mutual care. —Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 2 Feb. 2026

Held just after noon, the walkout saw students from Amundsen High School in Lincoln Square, Mather High School in West Ridge, Northside College Prep in North Park and Roosevelt High School in Albany Park turn out to rally in solidarity with Minnesota and stand against the immigration crackdown. —Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 2 Feb. 2026

Friends and colleagues withdrew their films in solidarity, saying there was only one film to be picked that year. —Stephania Taladrid, New Yorker, 1 Feb. 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