solidary
- adjective
- /ˈsɒlɪˌdɛri/
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solidario
- In times of crisis, a solidary response can strengthen the bonds between neighbors.
Examples
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As the Manifesto for the Digital Humanities declares, digital humanists are "building a community of practice that is solidary, open, welcoming, and freely accessible" as well as "multilingual and multidisciplinary."
Blog text (19) -
The older men are respectables (santaneros)—men who consider themselves solidary, respecting, and motivated by obligations, not self-interest—and constitute its most vocal and powerful core.
Academic text (1993) -
The Treaty of Maastricht is being called a new chapter in building "a more solidary Europe, guarantor of peace, security, and prosperity" of the nations involved, to justify the change of the constitution which the French government has submitted to parliament.
Academic text (1991) -
Intended as a complete overview of the teachings since Leo XIII to the present, it offers, in its own terms, "principles for reflection, the criteria for judgment, and the directives for action which are the starting point for the promotion of an integral and solidary humanism." (n13)
Academic text (2007) -
The community held a solidary event to support local families in need.
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The team promoted a solidary spirit, encouraging everyone to contribute to the group project.
Synonyms
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3.9
Shared by all members of a group acting together
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3.5
Willing to work with other people to reach a shared goal
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6.8
Being in a group like a team where people share power and responsibility
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6.0
Friendly and supportive in a way that shows people working together
People support each other and share benefits equally
Treats a group as one whole instead of separate people
Antonyms
How Supportive
Surface Forms
Morphology
solidary = solidarity (semi-transparent) = solidar + y
The adjective meaning 'showing mutual support' is clearly related to 'solidarity', but the adjective form is relatively rare and may be unfamiliar to some learners.
Etymology
Solidary comes from the old Latin word solidus, meaning 'solid' or 'whole', and is related to solidarity and the English word solid. It describes people who are 'one unit' in support, so a solidary group stands together and helps each other.