Complete Definition of "solidarity"

see|Solidarity
English

Etymology
F. solidarité "solidarity" < solidaire "characterized by solidarity" < L. solidum "whole sum", < neuter of solidus, "solid".

Noun
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  1. A bond of unity between individuals, united around a common goal or against a common enemy, such as the unifying principle that defines the labor movement.

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

  1. Willingness to give psychological and/or material support when another person is in a difficult position or needs affection.

#:Only the solidarity provided by her siblings allowed Margret to cope with her mother's harrowing death.

Translations
trans-top|unifying bond between individuals with common goal or enemy
Danish: solidaritet
Finnish: solidaarisuus
German: Solidarität f
Italian: solidarietà f
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Polish: solidarno�� f
Portuguese: solidariedade f
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trans-top|psychological or material support
Danish: solidaritet
Finnish: tuki
German: Solidarität f, Unterstützung f
Italian: solidarietà f
trans-mid
Polish: solidarno�� f
Portuguese: solidariedade f
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ttbc|Catalan: solidaritat
ttbc|Dutch: solidariteit
ttbc|Spanish: solidaridad
ttbc|French: solidarité
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