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solidarity
sol-ih-DAR-uh-tee
Solidarity (noun) means Unity and mutual support among people who share a common goal, cause, or hardship. Example: “Neighbours stood in solidarity with the family and brought them meals.”
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Unity and mutual support among people who share a common goal, cause, or hardship.
"Neighbours stood in solidarity with the family and brought them meals."
"Workers across the city marched in solidarity with the striking nurses."
"The community showed real solidarity after the flood."
How to use solidarity
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA sense of togetherness and support between people facing the same struggle or working toward the same cause.
Common pairings
in solidarity with
show solidarity
act of solidarity
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Word forms
- Plural
- solidarities
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Etymology
From French solidarité, from solidaire ("mutually responsible"), ultimately from Latin solidum ("a whole").
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What does “solidarity” mean?
The word “solidarity” means unity and mutual support among people who share a common goal, cause, or hardship. In plain terms, a sense of togetherness and support between people facing the same struggle or working toward the same cause.
How do you pronounce “solidarity”?
“Solidarity” is pronounced sol-ih-DAR-uh-tee (/ˌsɑ.ləˈdæɹ.ə.ti/ in IPA).
How do you use “solidarity” in a sentence?
Here is “solidarity” used in a sentence: “Workers across the city marched in solidarity with the striking nurses.”
What part of speech is “solidarity”?
“Solidarity” is a noun.
Where does the word “solidarity” come from?
The word “solidarity” comes from Latin. From French solidarité, from solidaire ("mutually responsible"), ultimately from Latin solidum ("a whole").
Is “solidarity” a common word?
“Solidarity” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between 'solidarity' and 'unity'?
'Unity' simply means being joined together or acting as one. 'Solidarity' is more specific: it stresses mutual support between people who share a common cause or hardship, especially in standing up for one another.
What preposition is used with 'solidarity'?
The usual pairing is 'solidarity with,' as in 'they stood in solidarity with the strikers.' You can also show solidarity 'among' or 'between' members of a group who support one another.
What is the difference between 'solidarity' and 'sympathy'?
'Sympathy' is feeling sorry for someone or sharing their sadness from a distance. 'Solidarity' goes further, involving active support and standing alongside people in a shared struggle rather than simply feeling for them.
Is 'solidarity' countable or uncountable?
'Solidarity' is an uncountable noun, so it has no plural form and is not used with 'a.' You would say 'a show of solidarity' or 'a sense of solidarity' rather than 'a solidarity' or 'solidarities.'
