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solidarity
1[ sol-i-dar-i-tee ]
noun
- union or fellowship arising from common responsibilities and interests, as between members of a group or between classes, peoples, etc.:
to promote solidarity among union members.
Synonyms: , ,
- community of feelings, purposes, etc.
Synonyms:
- community of responsibilities and interests.
Solidarity
2[ sol-i-dar-i-tee ]
noun
- a Polish organization of independent trade unions founded in 1980: outlawed by the government of Poland in 1982.
Solidarity
1/ ˌɒɪˈæɪɪ /
noun
- the organization of free trade unions in Poland: recognized in 1980; outlawed in 1982; legalized and led the new noncommunist government in 1989
solidarity
2/ ˌɒɪˈæɪɪ /
noun
- unity of interests, sympathies, etc, as among members of the same class
Solidarity
- A labor union in Poland , independent of the government and of the Polish Communist party , that grew to a membership of several million in the early 1980s. Led by Lech Walesa , Solidarity pushed for many reforms and played a major part in the ouster of communism in Poland and its replacement by a multiparty, democratic government. The movement's influence began to decline in the 1990s.
Other Word Forms
- ԴDzȴDZ··岹i·ٲ noun
- ܲȴDZ··岹i·ٲ noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of solidarity1
Word History and Origins
Origin of solidarity1
Example Sentences
Despite all the problems, Spaniards were praised by the government for rising to the occasion and showing solidarity.
“Work it out, work it out!” cheered the cowboy, Ricardo Logan, 36, who included light blue in his outfit for trans solidarity.
But it seems clear that the Israeli government's resentment of Pope Francis's expressions of solidarity with the Palestinians, especially during the war in Gaza, has soured its response to his death.
"The joy and emotion he expressed were deeply meaningful to me," he said, adding that Pope Francis left him with a powerful message to live a life of solidarity, austerity, humility and commitment.
The remarks led to his suspension from the BBC, prompting other sports presenters to down tools in solidarity, something Lineker said he felt "moved" by.
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