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solidarity

n. uncountable
C1 Advanced Oxford US //ˌsɑɫəˈdɛɹəti// UK //sˌɒlɪdˈæɹɪti// sol·i·dar·i·ty Archaic

n. support that people show for each other because they share the same goals or problems. It is the feeling of being part of a group that stands together.

n. unity or agreement of feeling or action, especially among individuals with a common interest; mutual support within a group.


SIMPLE

The workers showed solidarity by going on strike together.

CONTEXTUAL

Community members organized a food drive in solidarity with the families affected by the local factory closure.

COMPLEX

The movement relied on international solidarity to pressure the government into reforming its discriminatory labor laws, demonstrating the power of collective action across borders.

Origin

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”).

Usage

Often used with the preposition 'with' to indicate the group being supported.

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