English Explanatory Dictionary

upbringing

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The traits acquired during one's childhood training
  2. The raising or training of a child.

Pronunciation

/ˈʌpˌbrɪŋɪŋ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Wodencafe-upbringing.wav

Word forms

upbringing upbringings

Etymology

From Middle English upbringinge, equivalent to upbring + -ing.

Related words

bring up
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