solidarity

Meaning

1. (countable, uncountable) 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.
2. (uncountable) Willingness to support another person in a difficult position or needs affection.

Synonyms

unity

joining forces

cohesion

solidness

strength

support

sturdiness

loyalty

solidity

fastness

fellowship

fraternity

integration

integrity

joint responsibility

oneness

poise

team spirit

unification

unify

fellow feeling

community

affinity

communitas

attachment

belonging

brotherliness

coherence

cohesiveness

collectivism

comradeship

durability

Translations

solidarité

solidarietà

Solidarität

solidaridad

solidariedade

αλληλεγγύη

solidariteit

gemeenschapszin

saamhorigheid

تضامن

solidaritat

dayanışma

συναδελφικότητα

συμπαράσταση

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˌsɒl.ɪˈdæɹ.ə.ti/

Etymology

English solidary + -ity, from French solidarité (“solidarity”), from solidaire (“characterized by solidarity”), from Latin solidum (“whole sum”), neuter of solidus (“solid”).

Sentences

His conception of nation was of a " social solidarity " that necessitated " cultural unity ".