solidarity

Everyday

1. Standing together and supporting each other because you share the same goals, problems or feelings. tree →
2. Support shown to a group in trouble by people who are not in it. tree →
3. Solidarity (with a capital S) was a Polish trade union and freedom movement led by Lech Wałęsa from 1980. tree →

In the lessons

In citizenship and history lessons solidarity explains trade unions, protests and how people help each other — for example wearing a colour in solidarity with a friend, or countries showing solidarity with Ukraine. In stories it shows a group sticking together. Phrases: «in solidarity with», «show solidarity», «a sign of solidarity».

Examples

• We wore odd socks in solidarity with children with Down syndrome. tree →
• The workers showed solidarity by striking together. tree →
• Many towns lit up in blue and yellow in solidarity with Ukraine. tree →
• Solidarity in Poland helped end communist rule. tree →
• Shaving their heads was an act of solidarity with their friend who had cancer. tree →
• The team felt real solidarity after the hard match. tree →

Note

Uncountable. From «solid» (standing firm together). Not the same as «solitude» (being alone).