Definition of belonging Belonging

/bɪlɔˈŋɪŋ/ - [bilonging] - be•long•ing

We found 13 definitions of belonging from 5 different sources.

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What does belonging mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: belongings

belonging - happiness felt in a secure relationship; "with his classmates he felt a sense of belonging"
  happiness emotions experienced when in a state of well-being
  comfortableness a feeling of being at ease in a relationship
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • belonging (Noun)
    The action of the verb to belong.
  • belonging (Noun)
    Almost always used in the plural Something physical that is owned.
  • belonging (Noun)
    family; relations; household.
  • belonging (Verb)
    Present participle of belong.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • belonging (p. pr. & vb. n.)
    of Belong
  • belonging (n.)
    That which belongs to one; that which pertains to one; hence, goods or effects.
  • belonging (n.)
    That which is connected with a principal or greater thing; an appendage; an appurtenance.
  • belonging (n.)
    Family; relations; household.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • belonging
    Being part of something.
  • belonging
    That belongs to something.
  • belonging
    Being part of something.

Part of speech

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  • belonging, verb, gerund of belong (infinitive).
  • belonging, noun, singular of belongings.

Pronunciation

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Sign Language

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