belonging

[ bih-lawng-ing, -long- ]

noun

1. something that belongs.
2. belongings, possessions; goods; personal effects.

belonging

/ bɪˈlɒŋɪŋ /

noun

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

Other Words From

• unbe·longing adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of belonging¹

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

Example Sentences

Brain regions belonging to the affective neural system responded strongly to the sound, again confirming its daunting nature.

From Science Daily

Packing his scant belongings into plastic bags, he waded in.

From BBC

On Santa Clara Street, city crews swept in Nov. 1 to clear out tents, belongings and piles of trash.

From Los Angeles Times

It is not just a business, but an identity, a belonging, a geographical rootedness – and the prospect of not being able to pass it on generates huge anger and emotion.

From BBC

A never-before-seen collection of treasures belonging to a comedy legend are set for auction.

From BBC