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

The Americans have now shattered that solidarity, and Putin could well believe that this is the moment to speed up his plans for conquest. —Robert Kagan, The Atlantic, 18 Jan. 2026

Karen Price, 69, lives in Murphy and said she’s never protested like this before but felt the need to show up Saturday in solidarity against the federal administration. —Lilly Kersh, Dallas Morning News, 17 Jan. 2026

On social media, the President made some gestures of solidarity. —Benjamin Wallace-Wells, New Yorker, 17 Jan. 2026

Greg said the community, shaped by past trauma over George Floyd’s killing, has responded with solidarity. —Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 17 Jan. 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