solidarity
/ˌsɑ.ləˈdæɹ.ə.ti/
Word Rarity
Rare
Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.89 in modern English
14
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
5
Syllables
9
Unique Chars
Meaning
noun
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.
Countable; Uncountable
name
A political movement begun in the labor unions of Poland that contributed to the fall of Communism in that country.
Example Sentences
- "A long time union member himself, Phil showed solidarity with the picketing grocery store workers by shopping at a competing, unionized store."
- "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."
- "And this year, some of the granite facades have a new addition - the blue and yellow of the flag of Ukraine. It's hardly surprising to see the Scots, a nation more attuned to independence than some, showing solidarity with a country brutally invaded by Russia."
- "Only the solidarity provided by her siblings allowed Margaret to cope with her mother's harrowing death."
Etymology
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”).
Origin
- Source language: French
Word Breakdown
Regional Pronunciation
- American English: /ˌsɑ.ləˈdæɹ.ə.ti/
- British English: /ˌsɒl.ɪˈdæɹ.ə.ti/