belonging

Meanings

• adjective, noun

  Relating to or denoting the state or condition of being a member of a group or community, or the connection or relation between things.

  - "She felt a strong sense of belonging to her family."
  - "The new student quickly came to belong to the class."
  - "The company values the belonging of its employees."

• verb

  To have or be in a place, position, or situation that is right for one.

  - "The ball belongs to John."
  - "This book belongs on the shelf."
  - "The problem belongs to the IT department."

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Pronunciation

1. /bɪˈlɔŋɪŋ/
   
   
   
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2. /bɪˈlɔŋɪŋ/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

possession , thing

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with belonging
belong , strong , throng , long , song , wrong , gong , belongings

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Variants

List of all variants of belonging that leads to same result
belonging , belongingness , belongingnesses , belongings , belong , belonged , belongs , belong to , belonged to , belonging to , belongs to

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Etymology

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From Old North French belanger, from bel, beautiful, and ange, angel, denoting a state of being in good company.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'belonging' comes from Old North French 'belanger', which means 'to be in good company'.

2. Belonging is a fundamental human need, according to Maslow's hierarchy of needs.

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Related Concepts

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1. Identity: Belonging is closely related to identity as it refers to the connection individuals have to groups and communities, which in turn shapes their sense of self.

2. Socialization: Belonging is an important aspect of socialization, as it refers to the process by which individuals learn the norms, values, and behaviors of their group or community.

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Culture

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Belonging has been a significant concept in literature, art, and music. In literature, it is a common theme in novels and poems, such as 'To Kill a Mockingbird' and 'The Great Gatsby'. In art, it is often portrayed through depictions of families and communities. In music, songs about belonging include 'I Will Always Love You' by Whitney Houston and 'With or Without You' by U2.

How to Memorize "belonging"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a group of people gathered together, each one feeling a sense of connection and belonging to the group.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'belonging' with the feeling of being part of a group or community.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Belonging is about being in good company'.

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