belonging

[bih-lawng-ing, -long-]

noun

something that belongs.

belongings, possessions; goods; personal effects.

Origin of belonging

First recorded in 1595–1605; belong + -ing¹

Related formsun·be·long·ing, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for unbelonging

belonging

noun

secure relationship; affinity (esp in the phrase a sense of belonging)

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