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belonging

nounfemininegeneral useuncommon/pɨɾˈtẽkɐ/per·ten·ça

Definition

1

The feeling of being a member or part of a particular group, place, or thing.

Usage examples

The sense of belonging to a community is important for mental well-being.
His belonging to the association granted him certain privileges.

Common combinations

sense of belongingcultural belongingnational belonging