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solidarity

Syllabification: (sol·i·dar·i·ty)

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Definition of solidarity

noun

  • 1unity or agreement of feeling or action, especially among individuals with a common interest; mutual support within a group:factory workers voiced solidarity with the striking students
  • 2 (Solidarity) an independent trade union movement in Poland that developed into a mass campaign for political change and inspired popular opposition to communist regimes across eastern Europe during the 1980s.
    [translating Polish Solidarność]

Origin:

mid 19th century: from French solidarité, from solidaire 'solidary'

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