Solidarity
/ˌsɒlɪˈdærəti/
Definitions
Unity of feeling; agreement of action and interests.
/ˌsɒlɪˈdærəti/
Unity or agreement of feeling or action, especially among individuals with a common interest; mutual support within a group.
The workers showed great solidarity during the strike.
💡 Simply: It's like when a group of friends or people who care about the same things stick together and help each other out. Imagine your classmates all volunteering to help the teacher, or a team celebrating together after a win. That's solidarity!
👶 For kids: When people help each other and are friends.
More Examples
The community demonstrated solidarity by supporting the families affected by the disaster.
We must show solidarity with those suffering from injustice.
How It's Used
"The workers showed solidarity by going on strike together."
"International solidarity is crucial in addressing global challenges like poverty."
"The campaign was built on the solidarity of supporters."
Synonyms
Idioms & expressions
In solidarity with
Expressing support and unity with a person, group, or cause.
"We marched in solidarity with the protesters."
From French *solidarité*, from *solidaire*, meaning 'showing complete unity' or 'feeling unity with others,' ultimately from Latin *solidus*, meaning 'solid'. The term gained prominence in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in socialist and labor movements.
The concept of solidarity gained traction during the labor movements of the 19th century and played a key role in the rise of trade unions and socialist ideologies. It was later central to resistance movements in Eastern Europe.
Memory tip
Think of a solid block – everyone supporting each other, forming a united front.