bɪˈlɔŋ v.intr. 1 (foll. by to) a be
the property of. b be
rightly assigned to as a
duty,
right,
part,
member,
characteristic, etc. c be a member of (a
club,
family,
group, etc.). 2
have the right
personal or
social qualities to be a member of a
particular group (he's
nice but
just doesn't belong); (foll. by
in, under). a be rightly placed or
classified. b fit a particular
environment. øøbelongingness n. [ME f.
intensive BE+ longen belong f. OE langian (gelang at hand)]