Meaning of the word "when spider webs unite, they can tie up a lion" in English

What does "when spider webs unite, they can tie up a lion" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

when spider webs unite, they can tie up a lion

US /wen ˈspaɪ.dər webz juːˈnaɪt, ðeɪ kæn taɪ ʌp ə ˈlaɪ.ən/
UK /wen ˈspaɪ.də webz juːˈnaɪt, ðeɪ kæn taɪ ʌp ə ˈlaɪ.ən/
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Idiom

an Ethiopian proverb meaning that when small or weak individuals work together, they can overcome a much larger or more powerful force

Example:
The community organized a protest against the corporation, proving that when spider webs unite, they can tie up a lion.
We must cooperate; remember, when spider webs unite, they can tie up a lion.