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Etymology edit

From Middle English upbringinge, equivalent to upbring +‎ -ing.

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  • IPA(key): /ˈʌpˌbrɪŋɪŋ/
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upbringing (countable and uncountable, plural upbringings)

  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.

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