solidarity
A bond of unity or agreement between individuals, united around a common goal or…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.
» She's seeking solidarity from a friend.
Meaning
2 senses(countable, uncountable)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.
A long time union member himself, Phil showed solidarity with the picketing grocery store workers by shopping at a competing, unionized store.
Solidarität, Solidarität, Unterstützung
солида́рностьsolidárnostʹ
соліда́рністьsolidárnistʹ
(uncountable)Willingness to support another person in a difficult position or needs affection.
Only the solidarity provided by her siblings allowed Margaret to cope with her mother's harrowing death.
- a union of interests or purposes or sympathies among members of a group
Examples
39 sentencesShe's seeking solidarity from a friend.
He's seeking solidarity from a friend.
Sami stood in solidarity with us.
Algerians are known for their solidarity.
No systematical study in economics assumes solidarity.
Translations
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Origin
By surface analysis, from English solidary + -ity, or from French solidarité (“solidarity”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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Forms
plural: solidarities| Singular | solidarity |
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Word family
6 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable