solidarity

Definitions

1. A bond of unity or agreement between individuals, united around a common goal or against a common enemy, such as the unifying principle that defines the labor movement; mutual support within a group
2. A political movement begun in the labor unions of Poland that contributed to the fall of Communism in that country.
   historical
3. A bond of unity or agreement between individuals, united around a common goal or against a common enemy, such as the unifying principle that defines the labor movement; mutual support within a group.
   countable, uncountable
4. Willingness to support another person in a difficult position or needs affection
5. Willingness to support another person in a difficult position or needs affection.
   uncountable

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Examples

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

“As a matter⟳ of fact the Enlightment culture was based on a philosophy inspired to an ethical laicism whose aim was to create⟳ a better society based on principles such as solidarity, equality of rights and duties, and full freedom.”

“And this year, some of the granite facades have⟳ a new addition - the blue and yellow of the flag of Ukraine. It's hardly surprising to see⟳ the Scots, a nation more attuned to independence than some, showing solidarity with a country brutally invaded by Russia.”

“Only the solidarity provided by her siblings allowed Margaret to cope with her mother's harrowing death.”

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