belonging
n. uncountablen. the happy feeling of being accepted and fitting in with a group of people. It is about feeling like you are in the right place.
n. a sense of social or emotional connection to a group, place, or community. Often used to describe the psychological state of being an integral part of a collective.
The new student felt a sense of belonging in the club.
Creating a culture of belonging is essential for keeping employees happy and productive at work.
Sociologists argue that the digital age has fundamentally altered our sense of belonging, shifting it from local neighborhoods to global online communities based on shared interests.
From belong + -ing.
From Middle English belonginge, belanging, belangand, equivalent to belong + -ing.
Commonly follows the phrase 'a sense of' or 'a feeling of'.
I packed my belonging in the suitcase.I packed my belongings in the suitcase.When referring to physical possessions, the word must be plural ('belongings'). The singular form refers only to the abstract feeling of fitting in.