belonging (/bɪˈlɒŋ.ɪŋ/)
noun · Intermediate · Emotions & Feelings
🔊 /bɪˈlɒŋ.ɪŋ/
Meaning
Meaning: sense of fitting in
The comforting feeling of being accepted as part of a group or place.
Examples
🗣 Joining the local choir gave her a warm sense of belonging she had long been missing.
Etymology
From ‘belong’ (Middle English ‘longen’, to pertain to).
How & Where It’s Used
Describes the human need to feel accepted and part of a community.
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Tags: emotion, social