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

Among the cheering crowd were students from Eastside High School, who traveled by bus to show their support, and athletes from Lebanon High School, who joined in solidarity with their fellow players, CNN affiliate WCYB reported. —Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 1 Dec. 2025

That includes the heavy police presence and arrests at the 2024 Palestine solidarity encampment, the cancellation of a Palestinian artist's exhibit and a professor's suspension related to hosting a speaker. —Cate Charron, IndyStar, 1 Dec. 2025

Dozens of supporters had attended his last hearing, many wearing the green color associated with the Luigi character from the Super Mario video game franchise as a symbol of solidarity. —Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2025

Partnerships with Netpac have been particularly significant, bringing networks of mentors, jury members, and collaborators while strengthening regional solidarity. —Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 28 Nov. 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