belonging
/bɪˈlɒŋɪŋ/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: belongings
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The feeling that one belongs.
Noun
Examples
I have a feeling of belonging in London.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Something physical that is owned.
Noun
Examples
Make sure you take all your belongings when you leave.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
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Common questions
What does “belonging” mean?
The feeling that one belongs.
Is “belonging” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
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