Basic Details
Word: Belongingness
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: The feeling of being accepted and included as part of a group.
Synonyms: Connection, inclusion, acceptance
Antonyms: Alienation, exclusion
Idioms and Phrases
- Home is where the heart is: This phrase suggests that belonging can be found in places or with people we love. Example: "Even when he travels, he knows home is where the heart is, surrounded by his family."
- Find your tribe: This phrase means to discover a group of people who share your interests or values and whom you feel comfortable with. Example: "After joining the art club, she felt she had finally found her tribe."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The new student felt a sense of belongingness when her classmates invited her to join their group.
Example 2: Having a sense of belongingness in a community can greatly improve ones happiness and wellbeing.
Example 3: The team worked hard to create an environment of belongingness for all its members.
Fun Fact
The concept of belongingness was popularised in psychology by Abraham Maslow, who included it in his hierarchy of needs as a fundamental human motivation that comes after basic physical and safety needs.
Famous Quote
"We are all different - but we are also the same. We belong to one another." - Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "belongingness" mean?
a) Being lost
b) Feeling accepted in a group
c) Being alone
d) A type of food
Answer: b) Feeling accepted in a group
2. Which of these is a synonym of "belongingness"?
a) Isolation
b) Connection
c) Separation
d) Division
Answer: b) Connection
3. Which word is an antonym of "belongingness"?
a) Community
b) Alienation
c) Togetherness
d) Fellowship
Answer: b) Alienation
4. In which sentence is "belongingness" used correctly?
a) He felt a strong sense of belongingness with his friends during the celebration.
b) The belongingness was blue and yellow.
c) She had a belongingness for breakfast.
d) The belongingness moved quickly.
Answer: a) He felt a strong sense of belongingness with his friends during the celebration.
5. Which idiom means the same as "belongingness"?
a) Home is where the heart is
b) Cold as ice
c) Break the ice
d) All good things come to an end
Answer: a) Home is where the heart is
