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Upbringing Definition & Meaning

upbringing
noun
  1. properties acquired during a person's formative years
  2. helping someone grow up to be an accepted member of the community; "they debated whether nature or nurture was more important"

"Upbringing" in song lyrics

See how upbringing is used in real songs:

  • "The upcoming, based on upbringing"
    Black Lotus — Constantly Rising
  • "Circus like atmosphere, story book upbringing"
    GZA — Path of Destruction
  • "I love breathing, then seem to manage besides my upbringing"
    Omni f/ Pudgemcee — Never

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Frequently asked questions

What does upbringing mean?
properties acquired during a person's formative years helping someone grow up to be an accepted member of the community; "they debated whether nature or nurture was more important"
What part of speech is upbringing?
Upbringing is a noun.
How many definitions does upbringing have?
Upbringing has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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