fostering

noun — 2 senses

fostering

noun

1

raising someone to be an accepted member of the community.

2

encouragement; aiding the development of something

Synonyms: breeding, bringing up, fosterage, nurture, raising, rearing, upbringing
Derived terms: cross-fostering

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