Noun

(uncountable) Benevolent altruism with the intention of increasing the well-being of mankind.

Charitable giving, charity.

As public funding is reduced, we depend increasingly on private philanthropy .

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A philanthropic act

His tombstone lists his various philanthropies .

A charitable foundation

the Rockefeller philanthropies

Noun

(countable) A bond of unity or agreement between individuals, united around a common goal or against a common enemy, such as the unifying principle that defines the labor movement; mutual support within a group.

A long time union member himself, Phil showed solidarity with the picketing grocery store workers by shopping at a competing, unionized store.

(uncountable) Willingness to give psychological and/or material support when another person is in a difficult position or needs affection.

Only the solidarity provided by her siblings allowed Margaret to cope with her mother's harrowing death.