belonging
noun
be·long·ing
bi-ˈlȯŋ-iŋ 
bē-
1
: possession
—usually used in plural
2
: close or intimate relationship
a sense of belonging
belongingness
noun
Examples of belonging in a Sentence
the warm welcome they received from the community gave them a sense of belonging
packed up all their belongings and moved across the country
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Lin Cherry, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
But on a personal level, students in these programs experience a greater sense of belonging and self-worth.
—Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 6 Mar. 2026
Members of the press corp were forced to remove their belongings from the Pentagon after turning in their press credentials in October.
—Gary Grumbach, NBC news, 5 Mar. 2026
Others joined out of a desire for belonging and community.
—Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 5 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for belonging
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“Belonging.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/belonging. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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