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upbringing

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈʌpbrɪŋɪŋ/

upbringing means: The habits, values, and ways of behaving you learn while growing up.

noun

CHILDHOOD VALUESB2

The habits, values, and ways of behaving you learn while growing up.

  • Her good manners reflect her upbringing.
  • His upbringing taught him to respect older people.
  • Despite their different upbringings, they shared the same values.

Common phrases: strict upbringing, religious upbringing, reflect someone's upbringing

Questions about upbringing

What does upbringing mean?

The habits, values, and ways of behaving you learn while growing up.

What is upbringing in other languages?

Türkçe: terbiye · Español: educación · Français: éducation · Deutsch: Erziehung · Italiano: educazione · 日本語: 育ち

How do you pronounce upbringing?

It is pronounced /ˈʌpbrɪŋɪŋ/.

How do you use upbringing in a sentence?

Her good manners reflect her upbringing. His upbringing taught him to respect older people.

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