Dictionary & Thesaurus

1.

(noun) encouragement; aiding the development of something

Synonyms: fosterage

2.

(noun) raising someone to be an accepted member of the community; "they debated whether nature or nurture was more important"

Synonyms: breeding, bringing up, fosterage, nurture, nurturing, raising, rearing, upbringing

Related Words: acculturation, socialisation, socialization