Synonyms

upbringing

American

[uhp-bring-ing] / ˈʌpˌbrɪŋ ɪŋ /

noun

the care and training of young children or a particular type of such care and training.

His religious upbringing fitted him to be a missionary.

upbringing British

/ ˈʌpˌbrɪŋɪŋ /

noun

Also called: bringing-up. the education of a person during his formative years

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Etymology

Origin of upbringing

First recorded in 1475–85; gerund of upbring “to rear children” (obsolete since the 16th century)

Example Sentences

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Her borderland upbringing in El Paso has also shaped her Spanglish lyrics.

From Los Angeles Times

He grew up in Montevideo and credits his tough upbringing to shaping the player he is today.

From BBC

The book explores the singer’s upbringing in Alabama and his rise to stardom, including performing with the Commodores.

From Los Angeles Times

Patriotism and commitment were the very fabric of her upbringing.

From BBC

Though their upbringings were markedly different, it was their shared comedic sensibilities that connected Jimenez and McMechan when they met in college.

From Los Angeles Times

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