solidarity
noun
sol·i·dar·i·ty ˌsä-lə-ˈder-ə-tē 
-ˈda-rə-
: unity (as of a group or class) that produces or is based on community of interests, objectives, and standards
Example Sentences
The vote was a show of solidarity.
Recent Examples on the Web They were invited last minute by William in what was seemingly a show of solidarity after several years of a strained family relationship. 
Aimée Lutkin, ELLE, 11 Sep. 2022 Ellis’ show of solidarity for the Muslim recruit is played with poignant feeling by both actors. David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Sep. 2022 With unionism sweeping the nation right now, and a new generation of young workers embracing the old ideal of solidarity, Biden has ensured that a veto would be a stain on Newsom’s progressive credentials, now and in the future. Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2022 In spite of the dispute that animated the town, the community still shows a remarkable amount of solidarity. Keely Larson, The New Republic, 31 Aug. 2022 Without contesting the underlying power structure, reactive performances of solidarity by academic institutions risk becoming another tool of the ruling states to advance their geopolitical agendas. WIRED, 26 Aug. 2022 The resulting war has dominated international headlines, disrupted global supply chains and galvanized a new spirit of solidarity in the West. Jennifer Hassan, Washington Post, 24 Aug. 2022 But the Kevins, aging into action and perhaps a form of solidarity, are not content to surrender to social contempt. Lauren Collins, The New Yorker, 9 Aug. 2022 The sales spike appeared to be driven, at least in part, by readers and consumers who wanted to show solidarity with Rushdie, who has been the target of death threats for decades — including a fatwa, or edict, from Iran. Daniel Arkin, NBC News, 17 Aug. 2022 See More
Aimée Lutkin, ELLE, 11 Sep. 2022 Ellis’ show of solidarity for the Muslim recruit is played with poignant feeling by both actors. David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Sep. 2022 With unionism sweeping the nation right now, and a new generation of young workers embracing the old ideal of solidarity, Biden has ensured that a veto would be a stain on Newsom’s progressive credentials, now and in the future. Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2022 In spite of the dispute that animated the town, the community still shows a remarkable amount of solidarity. Keely Larson, The New Republic, 31 Aug. 2022 Without contesting the underlying power structure, reactive performances of solidarity by academic institutions risk becoming another tool of the ruling states to advance their geopolitical agendas. WIRED, 26 Aug. 2022 The resulting war has dominated international headlines, disrupted global supply chains and galvanized a new spirit of solidarity in the West. Jennifer Hassan, Washington Post, 24 Aug. 2022 But the Kevins, aging into action and perhaps a form of solidarity, are not content to surrender to social contempt. Lauren Collins, The New Yorker, 9 Aug. 2022 The sales spike appeared to be driven, at least in part, by readers and consumers who wanted to show solidarity with Rushdie, who has been the target of death threats for decades — including a fatwa, or edict, from Iran. Daniel Arkin, NBC News, 17 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
French solidarité, from solidaire characterized by solidarity, from Latin solidum whole sum, from neuter of solidus solid
First Known Use
1841, in the meaning defined above
Legal Definition
solidarity
noun
sol·i·dar·i·ty ˌsä-lə-ˈdar-ə-tē
in the civil law of Louisiana : the quality or state of being solidary : existence of a solidary obligation
will not presume solidarity
solidarity
noun
as in sympathy
a feeling of unity between people who have the same interests, goals, etc. national solidarity The candlelight vigil was a show of solidarity with all the victims of the tragedy. Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- sympathy
- empathy
- kinship
- friendship
- peace
- harmony
- oneness
- understanding
- affinity
- collaboration
- connection
- rapport
- fellowship
- concord
- amity
- comity
- reciprocity
- compatibility
- companionship
- congeniality
- mutualism
- symbiosis
- agreement
- cohesion
- fraternization
- unanimity
- consensus
- cohesiveness
- peacefulness
- compatibleness
- chime
- serenity
- tranquillity
- tranquility
- sereneness
- sweetness and light
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- hatred
- hostility
- antagonism
- alienation
- enmity
- antipathy
- rupture
- estrangement
- unfriendliness
- breach
- divorce
- dissent
- schism
- severance
- anarchy
- scission
- disorder
- conflict
- strife
- disturbance
- turmoil
- disunity
- dissidence
- discord
- variance
- dissension
- dissention