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
Season 20 of Shonda Rhimes' long-running medical drama concluded with a surprise pregnancy for Jo (Luddington) and Link, the consideration of retirement for Webber (Pickens Jr.), and the residents and interns threatening to quit en masse in solidarity with Adams (Niko Terho).
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Jessica Wang, EW.com, 31 May 2024
In the months that followed, as the invasion of Gaza continued and civilian casualties mounted, dozens of student groups rallied in solidarity with S.J.P. and J.V.P. On April 17, Shafik asked the New York City Police to clear a pro-Palestinian student encampment on the Columbia lawn.
—Charles Homans Gabra Zackman Anna Diamond Quinton Kamara, New York Times, 29 May 2024
A little over two years ago and guided by the principle of solidarity, member states agreed to start negotiations, emphasizing the need to address critical gaps in pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response, prioritizing the need for equity.
—Alexandra Phelan, STAT, 27 May 2024
There was an upswing in the formation of labor unions, alliances, and food and farm cooperatives nationwide during this period, with the unifying goal of fostering solidarity, land justice and economic power in new ways.
—Faron Levesque, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 May 2024
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Jessica Wang, EW.com, 31 May 2024
In the months that followed, as the invasion of Gaza continued and civilian casualties mounted, dozens of student groups rallied in solidarity with S.J.P. and J.V.P. On April 17, Shafik asked the New York City Police to clear a pro-Palestinian student encampment on the Columbia lawn.
—Charles Homans Gabra Zackman Anna Diamond Quinton Kamara, New York Times, 29 May 2024
A little over two years ago and guided by the principle of solidarity, member states agreed to start negotiations, emphasizing the need to address critical gaps in pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response, prioritizing the need for equity.
—Alexandra Phelan, STAT, 27 May 2024
There was an upswing in the formation of labor unions, alliances, and food and farm cooperatives nationwide during this period, with the unifying goal of fostering solidarity, land justice and economic power in new ways.
—Faron Levesque, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for solidarity
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“Solidarity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/solidarity. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.
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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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