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togetherness

American  
[tuh-geth-er-nis] / təˈgɛð ər nɪs /

noun

  1. warm fellowship, as among members of a family.

  2. the quality, state, or condition of being together.


togetherness British  
/ təˈɡɛðənɪs /

noun

  1. a feeling of closeness or affection from being united with other people

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of togetherness

First recorded in 1650–60; together + -ness

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"There is a big togetherness in a young group," said the 23-year-old Price, who scored his first international goal in just over a year.

From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026

If every risk leads us to add another checkpoint, fence or barrier, we may gain a sense of control but lose the ability to create the kind of public togetherness that forms a bonded city.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

But, despite showing a huge amount of togetherness and grit in the last-16 win over Mexico, the same old problems once again sunk England.

From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2026

And just in time for your post-Thanksgiving dinner family TV togetherness…

From Salon ● Sep. 4, 2026

There was peace and tranquillity here; a sense of goodness and security; an almost exciting atmosphere of togetherness and love.

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols

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