solidarity
nounattested in dialogue
- United Kingdom//ˌsɒl.ɪˈdæɹ.ə.ti//
- United Kingdom//ˌsɒl.ɪˈdæɹ.ti//
- United States//ˌsɑ.ləˈdæɹ.ə.ti//
A bond of unity or agreement between individuals, united around a common goal or against a common enemy, such as the unifying principle that defines the labor movement; mutual support within a group.
noun
- 1
A bond of unity or agreement between individuals, united around a common goal or against a common enemy, such as the unifying principle that defines the labor movement; mutual support within a group.
A long time union member himself, Phil showed solidarity with the picketing grocery store workers by shopping at a competing, unionized store.
As a matter of fact the Enlightment culture was based on a philosophy inspired to an ethical laicism whose aim was to create a better society based on principles such as solidarity, equality of rights and duties, and full freedom.
And this year, some of the granite facades have a new addition - the blue and yellow of the flag of Ukraine. It's hardly surprising to see the Scots, a nation more attuned to independence than some, showing solidarity with a country brutally invaded by Russia.
- 2
Willingness to support another person in a difficult position or needs affection.
Only the solidarity provided by her siblings allowed Margaret to cope with her mother's harrowing death.
Etymology
By surface analysis, from English solidary + -ity, or from French solidarité (“solidarity”), from solidaire (“characterized by solidarity”), from Latin solidum (“whole sum”), neuter of solidus (“solid”).
Forms
- plural
- solidarities
solidarity · A bond of unity or agreement between individuals, united around a common goal or against a common enemy, such as the unifying principle that defines…
Solidarity · A political movement begun in the labor unions of Poland that…solitary · One who lives alone, or in solitude; an anchorite, hermit or…solitude · Aloneness; the state of being alone, solitary, or by oneself.