n. & v.
--n.
1. the process of bringing up or training (esp. children); fostering care.
2 nourishment.
3 sociological factors as an influence on or determinant of personality (opp. NATURE).
--v.tr.
1. bring up; rear.
2 nourish.
Derivatives:
nurturer n.
Etymology: ME f. OF nour(e)ture (as NOURISH)