upbringing
noun
UK/ˈʌpˌbrɪŋ.ɪŋ/
US/ˈʌpˌbrɪŋ.ɪŋ/
Definitions of upbringing noun
- B2CountableUsually singular
The treatment and education received during childhood, especially as it influences behavior and moral judgment.
Their differing upbringings resulted in drastically different personalities.
She attributed her success to her strict upbringing.
Despite his humble beginnings, he had a very good upbringing.