If a group of people show solidarity, they show support for each other or for another group, especially in political or international affairs.
Supporters want to march tomorrow to show solidarity with their leaders. [+ with]
Synonyms: unity, harmony, unification, accord More Synonyms of solidarity
solidarity in British English
(ˌsɒlɪˈdærɪtɪ)
nounWord forms: plural-ties
unity of interests, sympathies, etc, as among members of the same class
Solidarity in British English
(ˌsɒlɪˈdærɪtɪ)
noun
the organization of free trade unions in Poland: recognized in 1980; outlawed in 1982; legalized and led the new noncommunist government in 1989
Word origin
C20: from Polish solidarność: solidarity
solidarity in American English
(ˌsɑləˈdærəti)
nounWord forms: pluralˌsoliˈdarities
combination or agreement of all elements or individuals, as of a group; complete unity, as of opinion, purpose, interest, or feeling
SIMILAR WORDS: ˈunity
Word origin
Fr solidarité < solidaire: see solid & -ary
Examples of 'solidarity' in a sentence
solidarity
We have good solidarity in the group.
The Sun (2014)
We will show solidarity and we will obey the law.
The Sun (2011)
They need not just sympathy but solidarity and support.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
It implies a man who prefers looking sharp to expressing solidarity.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
Elsewhere she might have won sympathy and benefited from female solidarity.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Within it there was neither solidarity nor social discipline.
Ramirez-Faria, Carlos The Origins of Economic Inequality between Nations: A critique of Western theorieson development and underdevelopment (1990)
It is a feat of social solidarity.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
From the first day broad international solidarity was evident.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
The same sense of group identity and solidarity that can make us victims can also make us perpetrators.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
They also help to reinforce agency group solidarity by highlighting the similarities between people as well as emphasizing the differences.
Langan, Mary (ed) Taking Child Abuse Seriously: Contemporary issues in child protection theory andpractice (1990)
This exceptional program came together because the allies have put alliance needs for air defense and political solidarity above purely nationalistic demands.
Abshire, David M. Preventing World War III - A Realistic Grand Strategy (1988)
Her security on the throne and peace in her kingdom depended on the solidarity of her people and their support for her reign.
Jane Dunn ELIZABETH AND MARY: Cousins, Rivals, Queens (2003)
Keep up the fight and keep smiling, solidarity is unity.
The Sun (2015)
They wanted to show their support for European solidarity.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Britain was quick to express its solidarity with Turkey.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Its uplifting theme is that female solidarity is bigger, stronger and prettier than class.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
She requires support and solidarity from the West.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
He was going to raise it over his house in Chigwell to express his solidarity with the victims.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
It is very meaningful to see people of all ages saying'I am absolutely showing solidarity with those people who have suffered.
The Sun (2015)
In the early 1980s strikes, class and solidarity still meant something.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
So, too, will a sense of unity and solidarity.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
She wanted to go there as soon as I was asked to visit the country to show solidarity with its people.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
The sit-in began as a show of solidarity with similar movements that have emerged at dozens of American colleges.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
In other languages
solidarity
British English: solidarity NOUN
If a group of people show solidarity, they show support for each other or for another group, especially in political or international affairs.
Supporters want to march tomorrow to show solidarity with their leaders.
American English: solidarity
Brazilian Portuguese: solidariedade
Chinese: 团结一致
European Spanish: solidaridad
French: solidarité
German: Solidarität
Italian: solidarietà
Japanese: 連帯
Korean: 단결
European Portuguese: solidariedade
Latin American Spanish: solidaridad
Chinese translation of 'solidarity'
solidarity
(sɔlɪˈdærɪtɪ)
n(u)
团(團)结(結)一致 (tuánjié yīzhì)
to show solidarity (with sb)显(顯)示(同某人)站在一起 (xiǎnshì (tóng mǒurén) zhàn zài yīqǐ)
(noun)
Definition
agreement in interests or aims among members of a group
Supporters want to march tomorrow to show solidarity with their leaders.
Synonyms
unity
Speakers at the rally mouthed sentiments of unity.
harmony
a future in which humans live in harmony with nature
unification
accord
I found myself in total accord.
stability
cohesion
team spirit
camaraderie
unanimity
All decisions would require unanimity.
soundness
concordance
esprit de corps
He enjoyed the friendship, comradeship and esprit de corps of the army.
community of interest
singleness of purpose
like-mindedness
kotahitanga (New Zealand)
Additional synonyms
in the sense of accord
Definition
agreement or harmony
I found myself in total accord.
Synonyms
sympathy,
agreement,
concert,
harmony,
accordance,
unison,
rapport,
conformity,
assent,
unanimity,
concurrence
in the sense of esprit de corps
Definition
consciousness of and pride in belonging to a particular group
He enjoyed the friendship, comradeship and esprit de corps of the army.
Synonyms
solidarity,
rapport,
team spirit,
camaraderie,
mutual support,
common bond,
fellow feeling,
community of interests,
group spirit
in the sense of harmony
Definition
a state of peaceful agreement and cooperation
a future in which humans live in harmony with nature