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

Following Macklemore's removal, all of Sheeran's remaining opening acts and supporting musicians, including Finneas, Lukas Graham, Aaron Rowe and Beoga, pulled out in solidarity with the rapper. — Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026

Time and again, the female characters, conditioned to be thrown into brutal competition with one another, find relief in solidarity. — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026

In September, after the White House barred CNN, along with Politico and MS NOW, from the White House grounds, the TV pool paused its coverage in solidarity for several days. — Miriam Waldvogel, Arkansas Online, 12 Oct. 2026

An American citizen was among the dead, prompting Secretary of State Marco Rubio to make a statement standing in solidarity with Saudi Arabia. — David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 12 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