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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Averi Baudler, People.com, 11 Mar. 2025
Master Lock Portable Small Lock Box $24 $20 at Amazon
A portable lock box is another great way to keep your valuable belongings safe and secure during your travels.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2025
The judge also ordered a smaller payment to compensate the tenants for being denied access to their belongings.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
Hundreds of residents fled clutching their belongings or carrying them away on their heads, to the surrounding streets.
—Jewel Bright, NPR, 7 Mar. 2025
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 16 Mar. 2025.
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