# rearing

/ˈɹɪɹɪŋ/ (US) · /ɹˈiəɹɪŋ/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/rearing
Updated: 2026-05-08

## Definition

the process of caring for and training children or young animals as they grow up.

For teachers: the process of nurturing and supporting the development of offspring from birth to maturity.

## Examples

- The rearing of children requires a lot of patience.
- Farmers must follow strict guidelines for the healthy rearing of livestock to ensure high-quality produce.
- Sociologists often examine how different cultural approaches to child rearing influence the psychological resilience and social integration of young adults in diverse communities.

## Usage notes

- Often appears in the compound 'child rearing' or in contexts related to animal husbandry.

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