upbringing//ˈʌpˌbrɪŋɪŋ//B2Frequency Level 11NeutralNounupbringingSingularupbringingsPlural1The care and training received during childhood, especially the way in which a person is raised by their parents or guardians.Her strict upbringing taught her the importance of discipline.SynonymchildhoodrearingnurturingAntonymneglect