solidarity

CEFRB1

/ˌsɒl.ɪˈdæɹ.ə.ti/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    Unity and support among people with a shared purpose.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A political movement begun in the labor unions of Poland that contributed to the fall of Communism in that country.

Examples

  • Make solidarity and equal rights the cornerstone of public policy.

  • No systematical study in economics assumes solidarity.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1
Citations
2

Also pronounced

  • [ˌsɑ.ləˈdæɹ.ɾi]

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. Willingness to support another person in a difficult position or needs affection.

  2. 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.

More examples

In context

  • A long time union member himself, Phil showed solidarity with the picketing grocery store workers by shopping at a competing, unionized store.

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

  • As a matter of fact the Enlightment culture was based on a philosophy inspired to an ethical laicism whose aim was to create a better society based on principles such as solidarity, equality of rights and duties, and full freedom.

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Origin

noun

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”).