solidarity

noun

sol·​i·​dar·​i·​ty ˌsä-lə-ˈder-ə-tē How to pronounce solidarity (audio)
-ˈda-rə-
Synonyms of solidarity
: 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
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Compared with prior generations, fewer friendships and romantic relationships have left many young adults craving connection and solidarity. — Evan Clarkson, The Conversation, 6 Aug. 2026 That’s either evidence of genuine generational solidarity, or—more likely—a signal nobody in Gen Z feels far enough ahead to spend any differently than anyone else. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2026 The Socialist leader replied in his own letter by recalling that Spain had, in solidarity with the EU, taken in migrants who arrived to eastern European nations from Belarus in 2021 and to the southern Italian island of Lampedusa in 2023. — ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026 Many skeptics see a contradiction in high-achieving, mostly white young voters employing rhetoric about labor and solidarity. — Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for solidarity

Word History

Etymology

French solidarité, from solidaire characterized by solidarity, from Latin solidum whole sum, from neuter of solidus solid

First Known Use

1841, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of solidarity was in 1841

Rhymes for solidarity

See All Rhymes for solidarity

Browse Nearby Words

solidaristic
solidarity
solidarize
See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Solidarity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/solidarity. Accessed 8 Aug. 2026.

Copy Citation

Kids Definition

solidarity

noun
sol·​i·​dar·​i·​ty ˌsäl-ə-ˈdar-ət-ē How to pronounce solidarity (audio)
: 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 How to pronounce solidarity (audio)
in the civil law of Louisiana : the quality or state of being solidary : existence of a solidary obligation
will not presume solidarity
Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

Listen to the pronunciation of nurture

See Definitions and Examples »

Popular in Grammar & Usage

See More

7 Pairs of Commonly Confused Words

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

Is it 'nerve-racking' or 'nerve-wracking'?

'Sneaked' or 'Snuck': Which is correct?

Why does English have so many silent letters?
See More

Popular in Wordplay

See More

The Longest Long Words List

It's a Scorcher! Words for the Summer Heat

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

The Words of the Week - Aug. 7

How long is a jiffy?
See More

Popular

See More

7 Pairs of Commonly Confused Words

The Longest Long Words List

It's a Scorcher! Words for the Summer Heat
See More

Games & Quizzes

See All
Play Quordle: Guess all four words in a limited number of tries. Each of your guesses must be a real 5-letter word.
Quordle Can you solve 4 words at once?
Play Blossom: Solve today's spelling word game by finding as many words as you can using just 7 letters. Longer words score more points.
Blossom Pick the best words!
Play Missing Letter: a crossword with a twist. Each of the 25 puzzle words start with a different letter of the alphabet. Which letter is missing?
The Missing Letter A daily crossword with a twist
fridge-magnet-letters
Drop a Letter Quiz August 2026 Drop a letter from a word to make a totally diffe...
See All