/ˈbɛtwənnɪs/; /ˈbiːtwənz/ (BET-wuh-nis; BEE-twenz)

Definitions

1. noun

The state or quality of being between two or more things, places, or points in time; a intermediate or transitional state.

“The concept of betweenness is crucial in understanding the social dynamics of communities with varying cultural identities.”