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

Masked peaceful protesters in solidarity with Palestine, many of whom are Jewish and/or Black, are not a threat to Jewish safety. —Nikki Morse, Baltimore Sun, 16 Mar. 2025

Cars honked in support as demonstrators, many wearing red in union solidarity, held signs denouncing Trump and the billionaire Elon Musk. —Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 15 Mar. 2025

Federal immigration authorities apprehended Khalil at a university residence following his participation in a Gaza solidarity encampment organized by Columbia University students in 2024. —Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025

Among the crowd was Susan Sarandon, who gave a statement in solidarity with Khalil. —Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 12 Mar. 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

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