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solidarity

 
/ˌsɑl·əˈdær·ɪ·t̬i/ n [U]

Definition

agreement between and support for the members of a group: Hundreds of supporters gathered to show solidarity for the three men. (also Solidarity) world history Solidarity is the name of a trade union (= an organization of workers) in Poland that began in 1980 and that was important in establishing free elections in 1989
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