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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The weeklong childhood stays with my uncle in Brooklyn got multiplied by a few more weeks when telling people about my make-believe dual-city upbringing.
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Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 23 June 2025
While critics argue that XL bullies are genetically predisposed to bouts of aggression, advocates like Gunner's owner are pointing to moments such as this one as evidence that behavior is more about upbringing and responsible ownership than genetics.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 June 2025
Jon Yao, Ryan Bailey and Nikki Reginaldo’s Arts District tasting menu restaurant celebrates Yao’s upbringing in the San Gabriel Valley.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2025
Earlier in the same interview, Shakira spoke about her own experience immigrating to the United States and how American musicians came to influence her upbringing and musical style.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 15 June 2025
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Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 23 June 2025
While critics argue that XL bullies are genetically predisposed to bouts of aggression, advocates like Gunner's owner are pointing to moments such as this one as evidence that behavior is more about upbringing and responsible ownership than genetics.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 June 2025
Jon Yao, Ryan Bailey and Nikki Reginaldo’s Arts District tasting menu restaurant celebrates Yao’s upbringing in the San Gabriel Valley.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2025
Earlier in the same interview, Shakira spoke about her own experience immigrating to the United States and how American musicians came to influence her upbringing and musical style.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 15 June 2025
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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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