upbringing

Definition

  • noun: the way a child is raised
  • noun: early training
  • usually singular
  • synonyms: apprenticeship, basic training, breaking

Examples

  • My wife had a very sheltered 'upbringing'.

  • His grandmother saw to his 'upbringing'.

  • a religious/privileged 'upbringing'

Movie quotes

  • (..) If we can't break the ice... ...how about we drown it? So what's your story? You the poor kid that never got to go to Exeter or Andover? Despite my privileged upbringing, I'm well-balanced. I have a chip on both shoulders. Maybe you're just better with the old integers than you are with people. (..)
    2001 A Beautiful Mind