solidarity

Meanings

1. A bond of unity or agreement between individuals, united around a common goal or against a common enemy, such as the unifying principle that defines the labor movement; mutual support within a group.
2. Willingness to support another person in a difficult position or needs affection.

1. A political movement begun in the labor unions of Poland that contributed to the fall of Communism in that country.

Etymology

By surface analysis, from English solidary + -ity, or from French solidarité (“solidarity”), from solidaire (“characterized by solidarity”), from Latin solidum (“whole sum”), neuter of solidus (“solid”).