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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In the interview, Newsom said stories about his connection to the Gettys belied his actual upbringing.
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Benjamin Oreskes, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2024
El Cantante Del Ghetto, a personal tribute to his roots, humble upbringing and the dynamic community of his hometown, is a name that resonates with authenticity and connection.
—Ingrid Fajardo, Billboard, 9 May 2024
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Benjamin Oreskes, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2024
El Cantante Del Ghetto, a personal tribute to his roots, humble upbringing and the dynamic community of his hometown, is a name that resonates with authenticity and connection.
—Ingrid Fajardo, Billboard, 9 May 2024
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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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