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Upbringing

Noun CEFR B2
ˈʌpˌbrɪŋɪŋ

Definitions

  1. The traits acquired during one's childhood training
    countable, uncountable
  2. The raising or training of a child.
    countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Españolcrianza
Françaiséducation
DeutschErziehung
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Examples

“Through her upbringing, Mildred's father had carefully programmed her to expect⟳ very little from life.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

Upbrought upbuilding upbuoyance Upburst upbursting UPC

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