solidarity

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Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

  1. noun a union of interests or purposes or sympathies among members of a group

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”).

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