upbringing
Meaning
- (countable, uncountable) The traits acquired during one's childhood training
- (countable, uncountable) The raising or training of a child.
Synonyms
personal history
home discipline
child care
Translations
Frequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈʌpˌbrɪŋɪŋ/
Etymology
In summary
From Middle English upbringinge, equivalent to upbring + -ing.
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