upbringing

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/ˈʌpˌbrɪŋɪŋ/

Definition of upbringing

2 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

noun

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noun

(countable, uncountable)The traits acquired during one's childhood training
(countable, uncountable)The raising or training of a child.

“Through her upbringing, Mildred's father had carefully programmed her to expect very little from life.”

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From Middle English upbringinge, equivalent to upbring + -ing.

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