background synonyms

background

n.

  1. Setting

    backdrop, framework, environment; see setting.

  2. The total of one's experiences

    education, experience, training, qualifications, preparation, grounding, upbringing, rearing, credentials, accomplishments, achievements, attainments, acquirements, history, past; see also experience 3, knowledge 1.

in the background

unobtrusive, retiring, unseen, out of sight; see obscure 3, unnoticed, withdrawn.

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