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fostering
DEFINITIONS OF:
fostering
1
n
encouragement; aiding the development of something
Synonyms:
fosterage
Type of:
encouragement
the expression of approval and support
n
helping someone grow up to be an accepted member of the community
Synonyms:
breeding
,
bringing up
,
fosterage
,
nurture
,
raising
,
rearing
,
upbringing
Type of:
acculturation
,
enculturation
,
socialisation
,
socialization
the adoption of the behavior patterns of the surrounding culture
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