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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Literary Hub, 2 Feb. 2026
The most compelling aspect of Newsom’s biography is his schizophrenic upbringing, vis-à-vis wealth.
—Maya Singer, Vogue, 1 Feb. 2026
To now be on the platform that has been such an integral part of my upbringing is an honor.
—Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Jan. 2026
My family didn’t consume beef or pork, a religious and social product of my parents’ upbringing as Hindus who immigrated from Pakistan.
—Vishal Khetpal, STAT, 30 Jan. 2026
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 7 Feb. 2026.
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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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