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

Different era, different standard of player, same solidarity. —Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2025

Trump’s set to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday at the White House following calls to show more solidarity with the Eastern European ally. —Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 16 Aug. 2025

On October 18, 2023, Biden visited Israel to demonstrate U.S. solidarity in the aftermath of the attacks but also to persuade the government to allow trucks to cross into the Gazan city of Rafah from Egypt. —Jacob J. Lew, Foreign Affairs, 14 Aug. 2025

Last week, during a Mass for the Jubilee of Young People in Rome, Pope Leo expressed solidarity for the children who are suffering as a result of Israel's war with Hamas. —Leah Sarnoff, ABC News, 11 Aug. 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