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How to say: background

Spelling: Background Syllables  background
US accent
/bˈækɡɹaʊnd/
UK accent
/bˈakɡɹaʊnd/
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Definition

Definition — a person's social heritage: previous experience or training

e.g. “he is a lawyer with a sports background”

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