Associations to the word «Belonging»

Wiktionary

BELONGING, verb. Present participle of belong
BELONGING, noun. (uncountable) The action of the verb to belong.
BELONGING, noun. (countable) (almost always used in the plural) Something physical that is owned.
BELONGING, noun. (colloquial) (dated) family; relations; household

Dictionary definition

BELONGING, noun. Happiness felt in a secure relationship; "with his classmates he felt a sense of belonging".

Wise words

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Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.