 fosterage |
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| 1. | [ noun ] encouragement; aiding the development of something | |
| Synonyms: | fostering | |
| Related terms: | encouragement foster | |
| 2. | [ noun ] (sociology) raising someone to be an accepted member of the community | |
| Synonyms: | rearing bringing_up nurture nurturing raising fostering upbringing breeding | |
| Examples: | "they debated whether nature or nurture was more important" |
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| Related terms: | socialization foster rear foster | |
| Similar spelling: |
foster Foister fostered foster_care fostering foster-nurse fosterling fox_terrier foster_home foster-son foxtrot |
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