English · Culture & Society
solidarity
/ˌsɒl.ɪˈdær.ə.ti/
[/ˌsɒl.ɪˈdær.ə.ti/]
unity from shared interests
Advancednoun
Definition
Unity and mutual support among people who share interests or goals, especially in a struggle. It binds a group together.
Example
Workers across the country went on strike in solidarity with the underpaid factory employees.
Workers across the country went on strike in solidarity with the underpaid factory employees.
Etymology
From French 'solidarité', from Latin 'solidus' (solid, whole).
How & Where It’s Used
Used in politics, labor, and social movements.