Solidarity
noun
The feeling of unity or agreement among individuals with a common interest, leading them to support each other.
The workers' strike was an act of solidarity against their unfair treatment by the company.
Often appears as...
- solidarity movement
- stand in solidarity
noun
An organized effort by workers to combine in their mutual interest for collective bargaining.
Solidarity played a key role in achieving better working conditions for the labor union.
Often appears as...
- industrial solidarity
- solidarity action
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Technical
noun
A quality of societies characterized by community interests and a shared responsibility.
Societal solidarity is important for maintaining cohesion in a diverse population
Often appears as...
- social solidarity
- communal solidarity
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Academic
noun
The feeling of unity or agreement among individuals with a common interest, leading them to support each other.
The workers' strike was an act of solidarity against their unfair treatment by the company.
Often appears as...
- solidarity movement
- stand in solidarity
noun
An organized effort by workers to combine in their mutual interest for collective bargaining.
Solidarity played a key role in achieving better working conditions for the labor union.
Often appears as...
- industrial solidarity
- solidarity action
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
noun
A quality of societies characterized by community interests and a shared responsibility.
Societal solidarity is important for maintaining cohesion in a diverse population
Often appears as...
- social solidarity
- communal solidarity
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
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Pro Tip 1/3Unity for Cause
Solidarity emphasizes the support within a group for a shared purpose, not just general unity.
Charity volunteers showed solidarity in their mission to end hunger.
Pro Tip 2/3Moral Support
Solidarity often includes moral or emotional support, not just physical acts.
People around the world expressed solidarity with those affected by the disaster.
Pro Tip 3/3Solidarity vs. Alone
Use solidarity to show that actions or feelings are shared, contrasting with isolation.
She wasn't alone in her protest; she had the solidarity of her community.
Pro Tip 1/3Unity for Cause
Solidarity emphasizes the support within a group for a shared purpose, not just general unity.
Charity volunteers showed solidarity in their mission to end hunger.
Pro Tip 2/3Moral Support
Solidarity often includes moral or emotional support, not just physical acts.
People around the world expressed solidarity with those affected by the disaster.
Pro Tip 3/3Solidarity vs. Alone
Use solidarity to show that actions or feelings are shared, contrasting with isolation.
She wasn't alone in her protest; she had the solidarity of her community.
Pro Tip 1/3Unity for Cause
Solidarity emphasizes the support within a group for a shared purpose, not just general unity.
Charity volunteers showed solidarity in their mission to end hunger.
Pro Tip 2/3Moral Support
Solidarity often includes moral or emotional support, not just physical acts.
People around the world expressed solidarity with those affected by the disaster.
Pro Tip 3/3Solidarity vs. Alone
Use solidarity to show that actions or feelings are shared, contrasting with isolation.
She wasn't alone in her protest; she had the solidarity of her community.
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How we talk about sexual...
who were creating, with the solidarity of others, what they needed and had previously a platform to speak out, the reassurance they weren't alone or to blame for what happened to them and open discussions that would help to reduce stigma around the issue. The voices of those directly affected were at the forefront of the story -- not the voices of journalists or commentators on social media.
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Why Gender Equality Is...
And the white woman said -- this is going to sound very anachronistic now -- the white woman said, "All women face the same oppression as women. All women are similarly situated in patriarchy, and therefore all women have a kind of intuitive solidarity or sisterhood."
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Why Climate Change Is a...
and it requires the total support of the international community, with the necessary finance and technology, and systems and support, because no country can make itself safe from the dangers of climate change. This is an issue that requires complete human solidarity.
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A conservative's plea:...
And the second is that we might just be able to take the ghastly holy war of ideology that we're suffering under in this country and turn it into a competition of ideas based on solidarity and mutual respect. And then maybe, just maybe,
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How the Afghan youth are...
to dream in the face of oppression this is a generation that I identify with a generation that fights for the strain of life in the middle of constant conflict made this fraternity and solidarity among young Afghans lead into patient
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Jim & Jamie Dutcher: The...
and when she died the other wolves lost the spirit to play another indication of their change behavior is the way they howled howling is an exciting time for they rally together to celebrate the Solidarity of their family singing
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How to turn protest into...
The third key strategy, then, is to seek and achieve an early win. An early win, even if it's not as ambitious as the ultimate goal, creates momentum, which changes what people think is possible. The solidarity movement,
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The inside story of the...
without optimism. And here, I use optimism as a very simple word, but let's understand it in its broader sense. Let's understand it as courage, hope, trust, solidarity,
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Territory Battle PIPE...
them they're going on patrol to protect their patch and the babies have better hang on tight there's an air of solidarity and purpose I follow quietly
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How to be fearless in...
I will not give up. And I will show up for people, because they show up for me. Our courage is born from unity. Our solidarity is our strength.
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How we talk about sexual...
who were creating, with the solidarity of others, what they needed and had previously a platform to speak out, the reassurance they weren't alone or to blame for what happened to them and open discussions that would help to reduce stigma around the issue. The voices of those directly affected were at the forefront of the story -- not the voices of journalists or commentators on social media.
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Why Gender Equality Is...
And the white woman said -- this is going to sound very anachronistic now -- the white woman said, "All women face the same oppression as women. All women are similarly situated in patriarchy, and therefore all women have a kind of intuitive solidarity or sisterhood."
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Why Climate Change Is a...
and it requires the total support of the international community, with the necessary finance and technology, and systems and support, because no country can make itself safe from the dangers of climate change. This is an issue that requires complete human solidarity.
Video examples
A conservative's plea:...
And the second is that we might just be able to take the ghastly holy war of ideology that we're suffering under in this country and turn it into a competition of ideas based on solidarity and mutual respect. And then maybe, just maybe,
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How the Afghan youth are...
to dream in the face of oppression this is a generation that I identify with a generation that fights for the strain of life in the middle of constant conflict made this fraternity and solidarity among young Afghans lead into patient
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Jim & Jamie Dutcher: The...
and when she died the other wolves lost the spirit to play another indication of their change behavior is the way they howled howling is an exciting time for they rally together to celebrate the Solidarity of their family singing
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How to turn protest into...
The third key strategy, then, is to seek and achieve an early win. An early win, even if it's not as ambitious as the ultimate goal, creates momentum, which changes what people think is possible. The solidarity movement,
Video examples
The inside story of the...
without optimism. And here, I use optimism as a very simple word, but let's understand it in its broader sense. Let's understand it as courage, hope, trust, solidarity,
Video examples
Territory Battle PIPE...
them they're going on patrol to protect their patch and the babies have better hang on tight there's an air of solidarity and purpose I follow quietly
Video examples
How to be fearless in...
I will not give up. And I will show up for people, because they show up for me. Our courage is born from unity. Our solidarity is our strength.
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Ezra Furman
American Musician
My focus is matters of the heart and matters of the spirit, emotion and passion and stuff like that. But I think I've been getting better at being more specific about what it is I care about. Such as the welfare of refugees and solidarity between threatened populations.
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Sergio Ramos
Spanish Athlete
We have to take advantage of the power of football and show solidarity to people who are facing hard times. The fans give us so much love, and we have a responsibility to take that love and project it somewhere important, such as children who are in great need.
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Paul Farmer
American Educator
In fact, it seems to me that making strategic alliances across national borders in order to treat HIV among the world's poor is one of the last great hopes of solidarity across a widening divide.
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Ban Ki-moon
South Korean Leader
Climate change does not respect border; it does not respect who you are - rich and poor, small and big. Therefore, this is what we call 'global challenges,' which require global solidarity.
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Joe Nichols
American Musician
It's important to show solidarity for a child, no matter what. It's important for a child to be raised in a situation where she sees love, solidarity, commitment and honor.
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Giuseppe Conte
Italian Politician
Monetary union must be oriented towards the needs of citizens and must balance the principles of responsibility and solidarity more effectively.
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George Papandreou
Greek Statesman
We stand united, facing the big responsibility to change our country into a nation of justice, solidarity, humanity and green development.
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Jacques Delors
French Economist
For me, socialism has always been about liberty and solidarity, but also about responsibility.
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Rose Byrne
Australian Actress
It's important to have female solidarity and support each other and other actresses.
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Randall Kennedy
American Educator
Segregation, in a sense, helped create and maintain black solidarity.
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Ezra Furman
American Musician
My focus is matters of the heart and matters of the spirit, emotion and passion and stuff like that. But I think I've been getting better at being more specific about what it is I care about. Such as the welfare of refugees and solidarity between threatened populations.
Quote examples
Sergio Ramos
Spanish Athlete
We have to take advantage of the power of football and show solidarity to people who are facing hard times. The fans give us so much love, and we have a responsibility to take that love and project it somewhere important, such as children who are in great need.
Quote examples
Paul Farmer
American Educator
In fact, it seems to me that making strategic alliances across national borders in order to treat HIV among the world's poor is one of the last great hopes of solidarity across a widening divide.
Quote examples
Ban Ki-moon
South Korean Leader
Climate change does not respect border; it does not respect who you are - rich and poor, small and big. Therefore, this is what we call 'global challenges,' which require global solidarity.
Quote examples
Joe Nichols
American Musician
It's important to show solidarity for a child, no matter what. It's important for a child to be raised in a situation where she sees love, solidarity, commitment and honor.
Quote examples
Giuseppe Conte
Italian Politician
Monetary union must be oriented towards the needs of citizens and must balance the principles of responsibility and solidarity more effectively.
Quote examples
George Papandreou
Greek Statesman
We stand united, facing the big responsibility to change our country into a nation of justice, solidarity, humanity and green development.
Quote examples
Jacques Delors
French Economist
For me, socialism has always been about liberty and solidarity, but also about responsibility.
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Rose Byrne
Australian Actress
It's important to have female solidarity and support each other and other actresses.
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Randall Kennedy
American Educator
Segregation, in a sense, helped create and maintain black solidarity.
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