Definition of
fosterage has definitions from the field of sociology
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"

Related terms

socialization foster rear foster

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foster Foister fostered foster_care fostering foster-nurse fosterling fox_terrier foster_home foster-son foxtrot

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