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

Casey Jo MacPherson, the head gymnastics coach at Pitt and chair of the Women’s Collegiate Gymnastics Association, emailed Pollard expressing solidarity. —Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 27 Apr. 2026

In their reactions, world leaders emphasized both solidarity with the United States and concern over rising political violence. —Bradford Betz, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2026

Artist James Hillier, who goes by the moniker Nordacious, started drawing on his iPad, capturing Farnham’s blond mullet and slices of watermelon – a symbol of Palestinian solidarity. —Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2026

The Student Day of Action came a week ahead of Voces de la Frontera's annual May Day march, which promotes worker solidarity and highlights the impact of immigrant workers on the economy. —Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 24 Apr. 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