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

Several students wore blue to show solidarity and carried signs to save his job. —Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026

The damage done to the North African country’s records of cultural heritage could be horribly destructive and irreversible, warned a call for solidarity released in 2023 by the International Council of Museums. —News Desk, Artforum, 17 Mar. 2026

Takaichi will seek to impress upon Trump the need for solidarity against the Chinese Communist Party. —Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 16 Mar. 2026

Thousands of Kaiser Permanente nurses plan to strike Wednesday at several locations across Northern California, including in the Bay Area, in solidarity with mental health workers who are slated to strike the same day. —Catherine Ho, San Francisco Chronicle, 16 Mar. 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