solidarity

From French solidarité (“solidarity”), from solidaire (“characterized by solidarity”), from Latin solidum (“whole sum”), neuter of solidus (“solid”).

solidarity (countable and uncountable, plural solidarities)

1. (countable) 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.

2. (uncountable) Willingness to give psychological and/or material support when another person is in a difficult position or needs affection.

   Only the solidarity provided by her siblings allowed Margaret to cope with her mother's harrowing death.

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• solidarity in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913.
• solidarity in The Century Dictionary, New York, N.Y.: The Century Co., 1911.
• solidarity at OneLook Dictionary Search