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- Dictionarybelongingness/bɪˈlɒŋɪŋnɪs/
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- 1. the state or feeling of belonging to a particular group: "disruptions in social relationships evoke threats to children's sense of belongingness"
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Human emotional need to be an accepted member of a group
Belongingness is the human emotional need to be an accepted member of a group. Whether it is family, friends, co-workers, a religion, or something else, some people tend to have an 'inherent' desire to belong and be an important part of something greater than themselves. This implies a relationship that is greater than simple acquaintance or familiarity. Wikipedia