The feeling or state of being united with others as a group; closeness and companionship.
From 'together' (Old English 'togaedere' combining 'to' and 'gadere' meaning 'to gather') plus the abstract noun suffix '-ness.' The concept of togetherness as a feeling became more important in psychology in the 1900s.
Humans desperately crave togetherness—it's not just nice, it's biologically necessary. Studies show that loneliness is as harmful to health as smoking, which shows that 'togetherness' isn't a luxury feeling but a core human need as important as food or shelter.
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