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solidarity

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌsɑːlɪˈdærəti/ · UK /ˌsɒlɪˈdærəti/

solidarity means: Unity between people who work together for the same aim or against the same threat.

noun

SHARED CAUSEC1

Unity between people who work together for the same aim or against the same threat.

  • The strike showed the workers’ solidarity.
  • They marched together in solidarity against unfair pay.
  • Solidarity among the members kept the movement strong.

How to use it: solidarity with someone (The students expressed solidarity with the striking workers.); solidarity among people (The campaign built solidarity among local farmers.)

Similar words: unity

Opposites: division

Common phrases: worker solidarity, international solidarity, solidarity among workers

PERSONAL SUPPORTC1

Support for someone who is facing difficulty or needs care.

  • Her friends showed solidarity during her illness.
  • Family solidarity helped him through the loss.
  • We visited our neighbour as a gesture of solidarity.

How to use it: solidarity with someone (We showed solidarity with our friend after she lost her job.)

Similar words: support

Common phrases: solidarity with someone, show solidarity, family solidarity

Questions about solidarity

What does solidarity mean?

Unity between people who work together for the same aim or against the same threat.

What is solidarity in other languages?

Türkçe: dayanışma · Español: solidaridad · Français: solidarité · Deutsch: Solidarität · Italiano: solidarietà · 日本語: 連帯

How do you pronounce solidarity?

In American English /ˌsɑːlɪˈdærəti/; in British English /ˌsɒlɪˈdærəti/.

How do you use solidarity in a sentence?

The strike showed the workers’ solidarity. They marched together in solidarity against unfair pay.

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