belonging

[ bih-lawng-ing, -long- ]
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noun
  1. something that belongs.

  2. belongings, possessions; goods; personal effects.

Origin of belonging

1
First recorded in 1595–1605; belong + -ing1

Other words from belonging

  • un·be·long·ing, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for belonging

belonging

/ (bɪˈlɒŋɪŋ) /


noun
  1. secure relationship; affinity (esp in the phrase a sense of belonging)

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