solidary
Americanadjective
adjective
Usage
What does solidary mean? Solidary is used to describe things or situations involving multiple people being united in responsibility or a shared interest.For example, in the context of finance, a solidary debt is one that multiple people share the responsibility for repaying. The person who is owed the debt can demand repayment from any or all of the debtors.Solidary is rarely used. When you see it in text, there’s a good chance it’s a misspelling of a more common word, such as solitary (which means alone or done without others, making it nearly an opposite of solidary) or the related noun solidarity (meaning a state of unity or community due to common responsibilities or interests).Example: Interest groups provide solidary benefits to members, such as networking opportunities and companionship.
Other Word Forms
- solidarily adverb
Etymology
Origin of solidary
1810–20; < French solidaire, Middle French; solid, -ary ( def. )
Example Sentences
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About 1,000 people attended to show solidary with Israel, according to organizers.
From Seattle Times
Her office said she brought “a message of solidary and Italy’s closeness” following Hamas’ unprecedented attack on Oct.
From Washington Times
The Derry event was organised by Ireland Palestine Solidary Campaign's branch in the city.
From BBC
"What this alliance is unable to do is to provide military solidary to each other," he said.
From BBC
Match of the Day host Gary Lineker has said he shed a tear when fellow presenters Ian Wright and Alan Shearer pulled out of the show in solidary with him over a BBC impartiality row.
From BBC
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