1. plural of belongingness; the quality or state of feeling that one belongs to a group, community, or place; a sense of connection or acceptance.
Usage: typically used in plural form; common in psychology and social contexts

Examples

• The school's mentorship program helped foster belongingnesses among students from different backgrounds.
• Research shows that strong belongingnesses in the workplace improve employee satisfaction and retention.
• Community centers create spaces where people can develop belongingnesses with their neighbors.
• Adolescents often seek belongingnesses through friendships and extracurricular activities.
• The organization's inclusive policies strengthened the belongingnesses of all its members.