Associations to the word «Fosterage»

Wiktionary

FOSTERAGE, noun. An act of fostering another's child as if it were your own.
FOSTERAGE, noun. A condition of being the foster child.
FOSTERAGE, noun. Promoting or encouragement given by act or word.

Dictionary definition

FOSTERAGE, noun. Encouragement; aiding the development of something.
FOSTERAGE, noun. Helping someone grow up to be an accepted member of the community; "they debated whether nature or nurture was more important".

Wise words

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