solidarity

sol·i·dar·i·ty

/ˌsɒlɪˈdærɪti/ Show Spelled [sol-i-dar-i-tee] Show IPA

noun, plural sol·i·dar·i·ties.

1.

union or fellowship arising from common responsibilities and interests, as between members of a group or between classes, peoples, etc.: to promote solidarity among union members.

2.

community of feelings, purposes, etc.

3.

community of responsibilities and interests.

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Origin:
1840–50;  < French solidarité,  equivalent to solidaire solidary + -ité -ity

Related forms

non·sol·i·dar·i·ty, noun

un·sol·i·dar·i·ty, noun

Synonyms
1. unity, cooperation, community. 2. unanimity.

 

Word Origin & History

solidarity

1841, from Fr. solidarité "mutual responsibility," a coinage of the "Encyclopédie" (1765), from solidaire "interdependent, complete, entire," from solide (see solid). With a capital S-, the name of an independent trade union movement in Poland, formed Sept. 1980