Belonging: meaning, definitions and examples
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belonging
[ bɪˈlɒŋɪŋ ]
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.
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
Word origin
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.