noun
- a feeling of being accepted and included in a group or place
- personal possessions or property
Usage: usually plural
verb
- present participle of belong
Examples
- She felt a strong sense of belonging in her new community.
- The students packed their belongings before leaving the dormitory.
- His belonging to the chess club helped him make friends.
- All personal belongings must be removed from the lockers.
- The child's sense of belonging improved after joining the team.
- They gathered their belongings and headed for the exit.
- Belonging to a family gives people security and identity.