Belonging: meaning, definitions and examples

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belonging

 

[ bɪˈlɒŋɪŋ ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

feeling of attachment

Being a part of a particular group or category; feeling connected or associated with something or someone.

Synonyms

associated, connected, related

Examples of usage

  • I have a strong sense of belonging to my community.
  • She feels a deep sense of belonging to the team.
Context #2 | Noun

membership

The state of being a member of a particular group or organization.

Synonyms

affiliation, inclusion, membership

Examples of usage

  • She found a sense of belonging in the new club.
  • Belonging to the society brought her joy and fulfillment.

Translations

Translations of the word "belonging" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pertencimento

🇮🇳 स्वामित्व

🇩🇪 Zugehörigkeit

🇮🇩 kepemilikan

🇺🇦 належність

🇵🇱 przynależność

🇯🇵 所属

🇫🇷 appartenance

🇪🇸 pertenencia

🇹🇷 ait olma

🇰🇷 소속

🇸🇦 انتماء

🇨🇿 příslušnost

🇸🇰 príslušnosť

🇨🇳 归属感

🇸🇮 pripadnost

🇮🇸 tilheyrandi

🇰🇿 тиесілілік

🇬🇪 მიკუთვნება

🇦🇿 aidiyyət

🇲🇽 pertenencia

Etymology

The word 'belonging' originated from the Middle English word 'bilangen', which meant 'to be the property of'. Over time, its meaning evolved to include the sense of attachment and membership we understand today. The concept of belonging has always been important to human societies, as it provides a sense of identity and connection to others.

See also: belongings.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,648, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.