Solidarity
/ˌsɒl.ɪˈdær.ɪ.ti/noun
Unity or agreement of feeling or action, especially among individuals with a common interest.
Did you know?Originally linked to the Latin term for 'solid' or 'whole', solidarity invokes a sense of unbreakable bonds that transcend individual interests.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
solidus
“Whole, firm, or strong.”
14th Century
Old French
solidarité
“The quality of being solid or whole.”
18th Century
French
solidarité
“The bond of mutual responsibility in a group.”
Modern English
English
solidarity
“A collective feeling of unity or support among individuals.”