C1nounformalsocietypolitics
US/ˌsɑː.lɪˈder.ə.ti/
UK/ˌsɒl.ɪˈdær.ə.ti/
support and shared feeling among people who have the same goals or face the same problems
In context
Thousands marched in solidarity with the striking nurses.
The disaster brought a strong sense of solidarity to the whole town.
Other countries expressed solidarity with the victims of the attack.
Words that go with solidarity
verb + noun
- show solidarityFans wore black to show solidarity with the players.
- express solidarityThe leaders met to express solidarity with the flood victims.
noun + preposition
- in solidarity withWorkers stopped for an hour in solidarity with their colleagues.
- sense of solidarityA sense of solidarity kept the crew going.
adjective + noun
- social solidaritySociologists link religion to social solidarity.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
in solidarity to the workersCorrect: in solidarity with the workers