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

Despite the fear, the hostages worked together to find moments of solidarity and opportunities to act. —Efrat Lachter, Fox News, 15 Jan. 2025

The power station is not far from where thousands of Yemenis had gathered in a weekly rally in solidarity with Palestinians, and Ras Isa is Yemen’s main oil export terminal. —Aaron Boxerman, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025

The United States, together with our likeminded partners, stands in solidarity with the Venezuelan people's vote for new leadership and rejects Maduro's fraudulent claim of victory. —Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025

What price female solidarity and empowerment, after all, if the weapon of actualization is an abusive system, one that invariably draws Santosh into its clubby, scornful, vigilante mindset? —Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 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

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