solidarity
noun
sol·i·dar·i·ty
ˌsä-lə-ˈder-ə-tē 
-ˈda-rə-
: unity (as of a group or class) that produces or is based on community of interests, objectives, and standards
Examples of solidarity in a Sentence
The vote was a show of solidarity.
Recent Examples on the Web
The growing instances of violence has exposed the turning of public solidarity with Syrian refugees in Turkey.
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Armani Syed, TIME, 3 July 2024
Arguably, global health security has faltered because of a lack of solidarity.
—Jess Craig, Vox, 1 July 2024
Earlier this month, protesters brought messages of solidarity to major cities across the United States, including Boston and Philadelphia.
Disclosure: While not an active WAWOG member, this journalist signed an October 2023 statement from WAWOG voicing solidarity with people in Gaza.
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them, 1 July 2024
Photo of the day: Pride Month 2024 celebrated worldwide
Prime Month is a worldwide a symbol of solidarity across the LGBTQ+ community and comes as the movement has faced rising cultural hate and political opposition.
—Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 1 July 2024
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Armani Syed, TIME, 3 July 2024
Arguably, global health security has faltered because of a lack of solidarity.
—Jess Craig, Vox, 1 July 2024
Earlier this month, protesters brought messages of solidarity to major cities across the United States, including Boston and Philadelphia.
Disclosure: While not an active WAWOG member, this journalist signed an October 2023 statement from WAWOG voicing solidarity with people in Gaza.
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them, 1 July 2024
Photo of the day: Pride Month 2024 celebrated worldwide
Prime Month is a worldwide a symbol of solidarity across the LGBTQ+ community and comes as the movement has faced rising cultural hate and political opposition.
—Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 1 July 2024
See all Example Sentences for solidarity
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solidarity
noun
sol·i·dar·i·ty
ˌsäl-ə-ˈdar-ət-ē
: unity (as of a group) that produces or is based on shared interests and goals
Legal Definition
solidarity
noun
sol·i·dar·i·ty
ˌsä-lə-ˈdar-ə-tē
in the civil law of Louisiana
: the quality or state of being solidary : existence of a solidary obligation
will not presume solidarity
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