Unanimity - real, not done - is worth a lot. And rarely found, 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 book, but it can often be heard in the speech of people of different social strata, it is often said from the stands.
Where does the borrowing come from?
What does the word “agree” mean? In the Russian language, the original "solidarity" came from French, and was born back in the ancient Roman state. It is connected with the notion of firmness and integrity, unity, his kindred origin is the modern word “solid” - solid, impressive. “I agree” - this means “I fully sympathize, 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, the manifestation of support pronouncing "I am in solidarity." This is the highest degree of approval 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 fragmented group, but solidarity people who do not feel the right to opinion, abandoned critical thinking are easy “material” for rulers. The word was imposed, so the very fact of its popularity is amazing. By itself, outside propaganda, it is a very bright and kind word, it testifies to the ardent support and strength of the relationship.
