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solidarity

1

[ sol-i-dar-i-tee ]

noun

plural solidarities.
  1. union or fellowship arising from common responsibilities and interests, as between members of a group or between classes, peoples, etc.:

    to promote solidarity among union members.

    Synonyms: community, cooperation, unity

  2. community of feelings, purposes, etc.

    Synonyms: unanimity

  3. community of responsibilities and interests.


Solidarity

2

[ sol-i-dar-i-tee ]

noun

  1. a Polish organization of independent trade unions founded in 1980: outlawed by the government of Poland in 1982.

Solidarity

1

/ ˌsɒlɪˈdærɪtɪ /

noun

  1. the organization of free trade unions in Poland: recognized in 1980; outlawed in 1982; legalized and led the new noncommunist government in 1989
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

solidarity

2

/ ˌsɒlɪˈdærɪtɪ /

noun

  1. unity of interests, sympathies, etc, as among members of the same class
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Solidarity

  1. A labor union in Poland , independent of the government and of the Polish Communist party , that grew to a membership of several million in the early 1980s. Led by Lech Walesa , Solidarity pushed for many reforms and played a major part in the ouster of communism in Poland and its replacement by a multiparty, democratic government. The movement's influence began to decline in the 1990s.
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Other Words From

  • nonsol·i·dari·ty noun
  • unsol·i·dari·ty noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of solidarity1

First recorded in 1840–50; from French solidarité, equivalent to solidaire solidary + -ité -ity
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Word History and Origins

Origin of solidarity1

C20: from Polish solidarność : solidarity
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Example Sentences

Over 15 months from November 2023, they used missiles and drones to attack more than 100 merchant ships, saying they were acting in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza.

From BBC

When Hezbollah started a rocket campaign against northern Israel in solidarity with the Palestinian militant group Hamas a day after its Oct.

Since the start of the war, Zelensky has eschewed suits for military-style dress in what he says is solidarity with soldiers.

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The bigger strategic point is that Carney's background means a focus on international solidarity, and defence of the existing multilateral system.

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That simple but powerful message of respect and solidarity has faded into silence.

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