belongingness

US:USA pronunciation: respellingUSA pronunciation: respelling(bi lông′ing nis, -long′-)


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be•long•ing•ness  (bi lông′ing nis, -long′-),USA pronunciation n. 
  1. the quality or state of being an essential or important part of something:The company has developed social programs to give employees a sense of belongingness.
  • belonging + -ness 1930–35


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