upbringing
noun/ˈʌpˌbrɪŋɪŋ/
Etymology From Middle English upbringinge, equivalent to upbring + -ing.
1
The traits acquired during one's childhood training
2
The raising or training of a child.
- Through her upbringing, Mildred's father had carefully programmed her to expect very little from life.
- Related terms
- bring up