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solidarity

Pronunciation: /ˌsɒl.ɪˈdæɹ.ə.ti/

The English word “solidarity” has 2 meanings listed here.

noun

  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. Willingness to support another person in a difficult position or needs affection.

Etymology

By surface analysis, from English solidary + -ity, or from French solidarité (“solidarity”), from solidaire (“characterized by solidarity”), from Latin solidum (“whole sum”), neuter of solidus (“solid”).

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