multigenerational

adjective

mul·​ti·​gen·​er·​a·​tion·​al ˌməl-tē-ˌje-nə-ˈrā-sh(ə-)nəl How to pronounce multigenerational (audio)
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: consisting of, relating to, or involving more than one generation (as of a family)
multigenerational households
Farm life is unique because of its closeness to the land, the need for family members to work together, the multigenerational involvement, and the sense of family entrepreneurship—positive factors which also can lead to stress.New England Farmer

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The video’s multigenerational energy helped cement the song as one of the defining hits of modern Maghrebi pop. Nour Ezzedine, Billboard, 10 Apr. 2025 To learn from younger cohorts, the WEF encourages businesses to enable multigenerational collaboration. Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025 The ships are posh playgrounds designed for couples and multigenerational families, with four pools (one for adults only), activities such as pickleball, 18 restaurants and lounges, and a cushy club for kids ages 6 to 17. Fran Golden, AFAR Media, 9 Apr. 2025 The result is multigenerational adoration that’s reflected in her fan base and park attendance. Rebecca Deurlein, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for multigenerational

Word History

First Known Use

1961, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of multigenerational was in 1961

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“Multigenerational.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/multigenerational. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.

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