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

Examples of solidarity in a Sentence

The vote was a show of solidarity.

Recent Examples on the Web

In solidarity, all of Sheeran’s remaining openers — Finneas, Aaron Rowe and Lukas Graham — subsequently dropped out of the Loop Tour. — Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 6 Oct. 2026

Anger is also mounting beyond Cornell, as the case has drawn an outpouring of solidarity on social media. — Rebecca Schneid, Time, 6 Oct. 2026

The Comet Is Coming announced their split in 2023, eventually cancelling their final concert as part of a strike in solidarity with Palestine. — Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 6 Oct. 2026

There’s an irony in this prominent liberal writer’s lack of interest in actual politics — in any kind of collective solidarity that might extend beyond the county line. — Sam Worley, Vulture, 5 Oct. 2026

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

Rhymes for solidarity

• angularity
• bipolarity
• capillarity
• cellularity
• circularity
• familiarity
• granularity
• insincerity
• insularity
• modularity
• osmolarity
• popularity

Kids Definition

solidarity

noun

sol·​i·​dar·​i·​ty ˌsäl-ə-ˈdar-ət-ē 

: unity (as of a group) that produces or is based on shared interests and goals

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