upbringing

noun
UK: /ˌʌpˈbrɪŋɪŋ/
US: /ˈʌpˌbrɪŋɪŋ/

  1. The way someone is raised as a child; the care and training a child receives.

    1. His upbringing was in a small village far away, near to nature.
    2. Her strict religious upbringing influenced her decision to become a nun because of faith.

  2. The act or process of rearing a child; the formative period of a person's life.

    1. My upbringing shaped my values and beliefs during childhood.
    2. A difficult upbringing can sometimes lead to resilience and strong character.

Synonyms

nurture education parenting

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "upbringing" in English means: The way someone is raised as a child; the care and training a child receives., The act or process of rearing a child; the formative period of a person's life..

The phonetic transcription of "upbringing" is /ˌʌpˈbrɪŋɪŋ/ in British English and /ˈʌpˌbrɪŋɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "upbringing": nurture, education, parenting.

Example usage of "upbringing": "His upbringing was in a small village far away, near to nature.". More examples on the page.