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belonging

be·lon·ging

UK/bɪˈlɒŋɪŋ/ US/bɪˈlɔŋɪŋ/ fairly common

noun

1.

happiness felt in a secure relationship

  • “with his classmates he felt a sense of belonging”

Origin

From belong + -ing.

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