Synonyms: nurture, breeding, bringing up, raising, rearing, fosterage, fostering, upbringing
Definition: helping someone grow up to be an accepted member of the community
Usage: they debated whether nature or nurture was more important
Similar words: socialisation, socialization, enculturation, acculturation
Definition: the adoption of the behavior patterns of the surrounding culture
Usage: the socialization of children to the norms of their culture
Synonyms: fosterage, fostering
Definition: encouragement; aiding the development of something
Similar words: encouragement
Definition: the expression of approval and support