solidale

supportive, in solidarity

adjective soh-lee-DAH-leh Rare

Origin: From Latin solidus, 'firm, solid'.

Usage Note

Solidale means standing in solidarity with someone or something: essere solidale con qualcuno (to be in solidarity with someone), acquisto solidale (ethical purchase). It differs from solido (solid, sturdy). The plural is solidali for both genders. The noun solidarietà (solidarity) is closely related.

Examples

"La comunità si è mostrata solidale con le famiglie colpite."

Natural Translation

The community showed solidarity with the affected families.

Literal Translation

The community showed-itself supportive with the families affected.

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