sol·i·dar·i·ty (s l  -d r -t )n. A union of interests, purposes, or sympathies among members of a group; fellowship of responsibilities and interests: "A downtrodden class ... will never be able to make an effective protest until it achieves solidarity" (H.G. Wells). [French solidarité, from solidaire, interdependent, from Old French, in common, from Latin solidus, solid, whole; see solid.] |
solidarity [ˌsɒlɪˈdærɪtɪ]
n pl -ties
(Sociology) unity of interests, sympathies, etc., as among members of the same class
Solidarity [ˌsɒlɪˈdærɪtɪ]
n
(Government, Politics & Diplomacy) the organization of free trade unions in Poland: recognized in 1980; outlawed in 1982; legalized and led the new noncommunist government in 1989
[from Polish solidarność: solidarity]
solidarity
the feeling or expression of union in a group formed by a common interest.
See also: Society
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. | solidarity - a union of interests or purposes or sympathies among members of a group commonality, commonness - sharing of common attributes |
solidarity
noun unity, harmony, unification, accord, stability, cohesion, team spirit, camaraderie, unanimity, soundness, concordance, esprit de corps, community of interest, singleness of purpose, like-mindedness Supporters want to march tomorrow to show solidarity with their leaders.
Translations
solidarity [ˌsɒlɪˈdærəti] n → solidarité f
solid food n → aliments mpl solides
solid fuel n → combustible m solide
solid food n → aliments mpl solides
solid fuel n → combustible m solide
solidarity
n → Solidarität f
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