belonging

noun
UK: /bɪˈlɒŋɪŋ/
US: /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋ/

  1. A feeling of being comfortable and happy in a particular place or with a particular group of people.

    1. She felt a strong sense of belonging to her new school. [ ] [ ]
    2. The program aims to give young people a sense of belonging and purpose. [ ] [ ]

  2. The feeling of being part of a group or community.

    1. His greatest desire was to foster a sense of belonging among his employees. [ ] [ ]
    2. The feeling of belonging is essential for children's emotional well-being and development. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

kinship affiliation attachment fellowship acceptance
belonging adjective

  1. Present participle of the verb 'belong'.

    1. The book belonging to Sarah was on the table. [ ] [ ]
    2. A feeling of belonging is fostered through shared experiences and traditions. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "belonging" in English means: A feeling of being comfortable and happy in a particular place or with a particular group of people., The feeling of being part of a group or community..

The phonetic transcription of "belonging" is /bɪˈlɒŋɪŋ/ in British English and /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "belonging": kinship, affiliation, attachment, fellowship, acceptance.

Example usage of "belonging": "She felt a strong sense of belonging to her new school.". More examples on the page.