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.
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Dozens of people gathered at the courthouse in solidarity with the comedian on Friday, chanting anti‑government slogans, according to the opposition‑leaning newspaper Cumhuriyet.
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3 July 2026
To build solidarity for their cause of sovereignty, some patriots called on colonialists to swear off tea in favor of coffee.
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3 July 2026
What solidarity Americans had with Mysore proved fleeting after independence.
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ABC News,
3 July 2026
To build solidarity for their cause of sovereignty, some patriots called on colonialists to swear off tea in favor of coffee.
—
James Doubek,
NPR,
3 July 2026
What solidarity Americans had with Mysore proved fleeting after independence.
—
Ishaan Tharoor,
New Yorker,
2 July 2026
Venezuela was hit by tragedy and, immediately after, was given the love and solidarity of its own people who rushed to help.
—
Luis E. Romero,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
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 5 Jul. 2026.
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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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