solidarity — unity or agreement of feeling or action, especially among individuals with a common interest; mutual support within a group
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: unity or agreement of feeling or action, especially among individuals with a common interest; mutual support within a group
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌsɑːlɪˈdærəti/
Example Sentences
- The students formed a solidarity group to protest against the cafeteria's mystery meat.
- In times of crisis, people often come together in solidarity to help one another.
- The neighboring countries expressed solidarity by sending emergency supplies after the earthquake.
solidarity
NOUN[/ˌsɑːlɪˈdærəti/]
unity or agreement of feeling or action, especially among individuals with a common interest; mutual support within a group
The workers linked arms in solidarity, refusing to back down.
Through solidarity, charity becomes a rarity!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From French 'solidarité', which derives from Latin 'solidus' meaning 'firm' or 'solid'. The term emerged in French political and social thought during the 19th century to describe collective social bonds and mutual responsibility.
Breakdown
solid (from Latin solidus, meaning firm/whole) + -ar (relating to) + -ity (quality/state) = solidarity (the quality of being united or firm together)
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📝Examples
“The students formed a solidarity group to protest against the cafeteria's mystery meat.”
“In times of crisis, people often come together in solidarity to help one another.”
“The neighboring countries expressed solidarity by sending emergency supplies after the earthquake.”
“My family showed solidarity when we all agreed that dad's cooking experiment was a disaster.”
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