Born and bred Meaning in English

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US

ˈbɔɹn/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈbɹɛd

BORN-uhnd-BRED

UK

bˈɔːn/ /ˈænd/ /bɹˈɛd

BAWN-and-BRED

Definition

Describes someone who was both born and raised in a specific place, often highlighting a strong connection to that location.

Usage & Nuances

Used informally to emphasize a person's deep roots or identity with a location. Common with places, e.g., 'London born and bred.' Not suitable for formal writing. Typically not used for objects or animals.

• Spanish: nacido y criado
• Portuguese (BR): nascido e criado
• Portuguese (PT): nascido e criado
• Chinese (Simplified): 土生土长
• Chinese (Traditional): 土生土長
• Hindi: जन्मा और पला-बढ़ा
• Arabic: وُلِد ونشأ
• Bengali: জন্ম এবং বেড়ে ওঠা
• Russian: рожден и вырос
• Japanese: 生まれも育ちも
• Vietnamese: sinh ra và lớn lên
• Korean: 태어나고 자란
• Turkish: doğma büyüme
• Urdu: پیدا اور پلا
• Indonesian: lahir dan besar

Example Sentences

He is born and bred in New York.

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She was born and bred in a small village.

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My friend is born and bred here.

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I'm London born and bred, so I love the city life.

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He's Texas born and bred—no wonder he loves barbecue!

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They're proud to be Chicago born and bred, always cheering for their hometown teams.

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