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

From their perspective as a Sudanese American from Minnesota, Saleh is well aware of the importance of solidarity and the way the continent of Africa and Black communities all over the world have been disenfranchised in the name of profit. —Nia Coats, Pitchfork, 18 May 2026

Thousands of residents gathered in Modena’s central Piazza Grande over the weekend in a show of solidarity with the victims. —ABC News, 18 May 2026

Out of solidarity, fellow late-night hosts Jimmy Kimmel and Jimmy Fallon will air reruns of their shows. —Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 15 May 2026

Tehran blames the foreign ministry of Lebanon, particularly foreign minister Youssef Raggi, for the ‘lessening of solidarity with Iran. —Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 15 May 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