upbringing
/ˈʌpˌbrɪŋɪŋ/
childhood training, rearing
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- 1.
The way in which a child is cared for and educated, especially regarding the development of their character and manners.
"She had a strict upbringing."
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Her wealthy upbringing gave her access to the best schools.
Her wealthy upbringing gave her access to the best schools.
Despite his difficult upbringing, he became a kind and successful man.
Despite his difficult upbringing, he became a kind and successful man.
Good manners are often a reflection of one's upbringing.
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How do you pronounce upbringing?
upbringing is pronounced [/ˈʌpˌbrɪŋɪŋ/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does upbringing mean?
upbringing means "childhood training, rearing". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is upbringing?
upbringing is a Intermediate-level word.
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Example: "Her wealthy upbringing gave her access to the best schools." — used to mean "childhood training, rearing".
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