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solidarism

solidarism

1 8.3
An idea that people in a group should support and help each other
  • noun
  • /ˌsɒlɪˈdɛrɪzəm/
  • Formal
: solidarismo
  • Practicing solidarism can lead to stronger ties and a more supportive society.

Examples

  • The belief in solidarism emphasizes the importance of cooperation among community members.

  • This program, labeled "Solidarism," a name developed by the German Jesuit Heinrich Pesch, was equally antagonistic to socialism and capitalism.

    Academic text (2001)
  • Many organizations adopt solidarism as a guiding principle to promote mutual assistance.

Synonyms

brotherhood
vssolidarism
26 3.3

A feeling of close support and loyalty between people

represents a social belief stressing organized mutual cooperation and public practice
communitarianism
vssolidarism
1 9.1

To put community life and public duties above individual interests

emphasizes direct mutual support and cooperative ties between people rather than institutions
fraternalism
vssolidarism
1 8.3

A practice where group members help and support each other

focuses more on a general belief in social cooperation than on organized practice

Antonyms

23 6.5

A belief that each person is independent and different from others

How Collective

solidarism
  • Formal
1 8.3
collectivism
1 6.3
communalism
1 8.1
pluralism
11 7.2
individualism
23 6.5

Surface Forms

solidarism singular
solidarisms plural

Morphology

solidarism = solidarity (transparent) = solidar + ism

The suffix '-ism' is commonly used to denote a belief or practice, making the transformation from 'solidarity' to 'solidarism' clear.

Etymology

Solidarism comes from solidarity, which in turn builds on solid meaning 'firm' or 'whole', so you can imagine people forming a solid block that holds together and helps each other. That's why solidarism is the idea that people in a society should give mutual support and cooperate.