Solidarity
//ˌsɒl.ɪˈdæɹ.ə.ti// name, noun
name, noun ·Moderate ·High school level
Definitions
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."
Proper Noun
- 1 A political movement begun in the labor unions of Poland that contributed to the fall of Communism in that country. historical
Example
More examples"Make solidarity and equal rights the cornerstone of public policy."
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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