upbringing
/ˈʌpˌbrɪŋɪŋ/ noun B2- The traits acquired during one's childhood training
- The raising or training of a child. · Through her upbringing, Mildred's father had carefully programmed her to expect very little from life.
Plural upbringings
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He lent me a book; but I don’t mind saying that it was a bit above my head, though I had a good Aberdeen upbringing.
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