| solidarity | |
| 1. n. 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. | |
| A long time union member himself, Phil showed solidarity with the picketing grocery store workers by shopping at a competing, unionized store. | |
| 2. n. Willingness to give psychological and/or material support when another person is in a difficult position or needs affection. | |
| Only the solidarity provided by her siblings allowed Margaret to cope with her mother's harrowing death. | |
