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Solidarity

//ˌsɒl.ɪˈdæɹ.ə.ti// name, noun

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Proper Noun

1
A political movement begun in the labor unions of Poland that contributed to the fall of Communism in that country. historical

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. countable, uncountable
"A long time union member himself, Phil showed solidarity with the picketing grocery store workers by shopping at a competing, unionized store."
2
a union of interests or purposes or sympathies among members of a group wordnet
3
Willingness to support another person in a difficult position or needs affection. uncountable
"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”).

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