upbringing
noun
up·bring·ing
ˈəp-ˌbriŋ-iŋ 
: early training
especially
: a particular way of bringing up a child
had a strict upbringing
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Michaela Zee, Variety, 7 May 2025
Learning what kind of family dynamic your parents grew up in can shine surprising light on your own upbringing.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 7 May 2025
Kate Middleton and Princess Charlotte Share Sweet Mother-Daughter Moments at Buckingham Palace Celebration
Charlotte’s upbringing is a striking departure from royal tradition.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 6 May 2025
His upbringing—and the stark contrast between his opportunities and those of the generation before him—fuels the ambition behind every plate.
—Chelsea Davis, Forbes.com, 5 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for upbringing
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“Upbringing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/upbringing. Accessed 12 May. 2025.
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upbringing
noun
up·bring·ing
ˈəp-ˌbriŋ-iŋ
: the process or way of bringing up and training
had a strict upbringing
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