multigenerational
adjective
mul·ti·gen·er·a·tion·al
ˌməl-tē-ˌje-nə-ˈrā-sh(ə-)nəl 
-ˌtī-
: 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.—
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The show follows the multigenerational members of the wealthy Dupree family, the first family of an affluent Maryland enclave headed by matriarch Anita (Tamara Tunie), a former singer, and her husband Vernon (Clifton Davis), a former politician and civil rights leader.
—Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 26 Feb. 2025
That said, many river cruise lines do offer specific sailings targeted to families and multigenerational travelers, typically during school breaks over the summer and during winter holidays.
—Jeri Clausing, AFAR Media, 26 Feb. 2025
Whereas five years ago, drama was largely focused on 55-plus females, there is now an increasing amount of conversation which is 55-and-under, regarding more multigenerational, younger skewing of male and female skewed content.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 25 Feb. 2025
Another is the ability to host bigger groups than a yacht traditionally can, particularly with the current appetite for multigenerational travel.
—Chrissie McClatchie, Robb Report, 4 Feb. 2025
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Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 26 Feb. 2025
That said, many river cruise lines do offer specific sailings targeted to families and multigenerational travelers, typically during school breaks over the summer and during winter holidays.
—Jeri Clausing, AFAR Media, 26 Feb. 2025
Whereas five years ago, drama was largely focused on 55-plus females, there is now an increasing amount of conversation which is 55-and-under, regarding more multigenerational, younger skewing of male and female skewed content.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 25 Feb. 2025
Another is the ability to host bigger groups than a yacht traditionally can, particularly with the current appetite for multigenerational travel.
—Chrissie McClatchie, Robb Report, 4 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for multigenerational
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“Multigenerational.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/multigenerational. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.
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