Meaning
belonging, membership
- The feeling or state of being part of a group, community, or culture
- The state of being owned by someone; ownership (formal)
In a sentence
Le attività di squadra rafforzano il senso di appartenenza tra i colleghi.
Team activities strengthen the sense of belonging among colleagues.
Non ha mai nascosto la sua appartenenza a quel partito politico.
He never hid his membership in that political party.
La polizia deve ancora verificare l'appartenenza di questi oggetti smarriti.
The police still have to verify the ownership of these lost items.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| appartenenza | feminine · singular |
| appartenenze | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Frequently paired with 'senso di' to mean 'sense of belonging'.
- Takes the preposition 'a' when referring to belonging to a specific group.