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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Jim Ryan, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
From their upbringing to their relationship over the years, here’s everything to know about Kris Jenner’s sister Karen Houghton.
—Mckinley Franklin, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025
Jare said her brother did not have any tattoos because of their Christian upbringing.
—Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 18 Mar. 2025
Among the protesters was actor Debra Winger, who has spoken about her Jewish faith and upbringing over the years.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
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“Upbringing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/upbringing. Accessed 24 Mar. 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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