solidarity
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From French solidarité (“solidarity”), from solidaire (“characterized by solidarity”), from Latin solidum (“whole sum”), neuter of solidus (“solid”).
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solidarity (countable and uncountable; plural solidarities)
- (countable) A bond of unity between individuals, united around a common goal or against a common enemy, such as the unifying principle that defines the labor movement.
- A long time union member himself, Phil showed solidarity with the picketing grocery store workers by shopping at a competing, unionized store.
- (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 Margret to cope with her mother's harrowing death.
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unifying bond between individuals with common goal or enemy
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psychological or material support
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[edit] External links
- solidarity in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913
- solidarity in The Century Dictionary, The Century Co., New York, 1911
- solidarity at OneLook Dictionary Search
