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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Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
But as his son’s college dreams were coming into focus, Dominique thought about his own path and upbringing.
—Mirin Fader, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Indian Country — both the album and the title track — is meant to reflect Bailey’s upbringing.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 6 Jan. 2026
Shaped by her Iraqi heritage and Dubai upbringing, she's drawn to the intricate connection between people and places.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Jan. 2026
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“Upbringing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/upbringing. Accessed 17 Jan. 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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