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Solidarity vs Observance - What's the difference?

solidarity | observance |

As a proper noun solidarity

is a political movement begun in the labor unions of poland that contributed to the fall of communism in that country.

As a noun observance is

the practice of complying with a law, custom, command or rule.

solidarity

English

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.

    observance

    Alternative forms

    * observaunce (obsolete)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • The practice of complying with a law, custom, command or rule
  • The custom of celebrating a holiday or similar occasion
  • Observation or the act of watching
  • (religion) A rule governing a religious order, especially in the Roman Catholic church