belongingness

noun

be·​long·​ing·​ness

bi-ˈlȯŋ-iŋ-nəs, 

bē- also -ˈläŋ-

plural -es

: the quality or state of being essential, integral, or important

a feeling of belongingness through participation in the discussion

—K. H. Recknagel

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