Synonyms for
Belonging
Definition
Belonging means feeling like you are a part of something or somewhere.
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Formal
Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- sense of belonging
- feeling of belonging
- belonging to a group
- belonging to the community
- belonging to the family
- sense of belongingness
- belonging to something
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Usage note
The word 'belonging' often refers to the feeling of being accepted and part of a group or place. It can also refer to possessions, as in 'my belongings'.
Example sentences
- I feel a sense of belonging when I am with my family.
- Being a part of a club gives you a sense of belonging.
- Belonging to a team can make you feel like you are a part of something bigger.
- Having a best friend can give you a feeling of belonging.
- Belonging to a community can help you feel connected to others.
Quotes
Belonging is the innate human desire to be part of something larger than us. Because this yearning is so primal, we often try to acquire it by fitting in and by seeking approval, which are not only hollow substitutes for belonging, but often barriers to it. - Brené Brown
The bond that links your true family is not one of blood, but of respect and joy in each other's life. - Richard Bach
Belonging has always been a fundamental driver of humankind. - Brian Chesky