Unanimity - real, not done - is worth a lot. And it is rare, especially in Western communities that are not prone to conformism. But in the Soviet state, the word "solidarity" has become a cult. "Solidarity" - it meant "I agree, I support." The word is bookish, but it could often be heard in the speech of people of different social strata, it was quite often pronounced from the stands.
Where does the borrowing come from?
What does the word "solidarity" mean? In the Russian language, the original "solidarity" came from French, and was born in the ancient Roman state. Associated with the concept of firmness and integrity, unity, it is related in origin to the modern word "solid" - solid, impressive. “Solidarity” means “I fully sympathize, I support.”
That is, with the help of this concept they express approval, and this approval is very strong. It is associated with the concept of unanimity, support, means firmness, explicit support for the one who says "I am in solidarity." This is the highest degreeapproval of your words by the interlocutor.
Reasons for the popularity of the concept
The term "solidarity" became popular precisely because in the Soviet state, unanimity, the integrity of society, although often formal, was a declared and actual value. It is difficult to manage a disunited group, but solidarity people who do not feel the right to an opinion, who have abandoned critical thinking, are easy “material” for rulers. The word was imposed, so the very fact of its popularity is surprising. In itself, outside of propaganda, this is a very bright and kind word, it testifies to the warm support and strength of relations.
More than emotions
"I agree" is not just "I have the same opinion as you". It is also a willingness to defend common ideals and values. Solidarity is active support, not just sympathy. For example, workers in a certain city in a certain industry are on strike.
If the workers of another city in the same industry are in solidarity, they will also temporarily stop working. In everyday speech, the word also expresses emotional support, although the original meaning is associated only with an expression of readiness to help with deed. And in official sources, the word was used to a greater extent in connection with real actions.
In our time, the word has become less common in official sources. But people quite often say "in solidarity", expressing consent and support, however, more often exclusively emotional. This means that the word was not just imposed "from above", it reallyassociated with the values of the people. That's why it survived.
