belonging

noun verb

Stress: second syllable

Syllables: be-long-ing (3)

English Definition

An affinity for a place or situation; ownership.

Example Sentence

She felt a sense of belonging in her new club.

US IPA /bɪˈlɑːŋ.ɪŋ/

UK IPA /bɪˈlɒŋ.ɪŋ/

affinity association acceptance attachment

alienation estrangement rejection