upbringing

Meaning

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

Frequency

C2
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈʌpˌbrɪŋɪŋ/
Etymology

In summary

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

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