Generation Z
noun
: the generation of people born in the late 1990s and early 2000s
Generally, members of Generation Z are tech-savvy, pragmatic, open-minded, individualistic but also socially responsible …—
An Hodgson
An HodgsonFor Generation Z, swiping, tapping and scrolling are about as second nature as breathing.—Dara Treseder
compare generation x, generation y
Dara Treseder
Examples of Generation Z in a Sentence
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The report’s generational definitions are as follows: Generation Z (born 1997-2009), millennial (1983-1996),Generation X (1966-1982), boomers (1947-1965) and matures (1946 and prior).
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 20 Mar. 2024
As Generation Z ages into adulthood, more people like Feldt are stepping up to help loved ones with chronic or terminal health conditions.
—Lauren J. Mapp, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Apr. 2023
This year’s new voters, Millennial and Generation Z types who have come of age during an era of whipsaw politics – the Great Recession, followed by Barack Obama, followed by Trump and the pandemic and, finally, Biden – could be similarly transformative.
—Andre Mouchard, Orange County Register, 4 Feb. 2024
People considered Millenial or Generation Z up more than 50 percent of voters.
—Winda Charmila, Washington Post, 10 Feb. 2024
The large millennial generation is also increasingly aging into homeownership, as the smaller Generation Z enters the apartment market.
—Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2023
Birmingham is the third most popular metro for Generation Z homebuyers in the nation according to a recent study published by financial assistance website LendingTree using their own site’s mortgage request data.
—Heather Gann | Hgann@al.com, al, 18 July 2023
While 6% of Generation Z respondents identified as something other than exclusively male or only female, 3% of millennials reported the same, while only 1% of Generation X and boomers did.
—Julie Moreau, NBC News, 1 June 2023
In addition to unpaid care that adult members of Generation Z provide, AARP and the National Alliance for Caregiving estimate that there are an additional 3.4 million caregivers under 18 who help out in the home.
—Lauren J. Mapp, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Apr. 2023
Todd Spangler, Variety, 20 Mar. 2024
As Generation Z ages into adulthood, more people like Feldt are stepping up to help loved ones with chronic or terminal health conditions.
—Lauren J. Mapp, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Apr. 2023
This year’s new voters, Millennial and Generation Z types who have come of age during an era of whipsaw politics – the Great Recession, followed by Barack Obama, followed by Trump and the pandemic and, finally, Biden – could be similarly transformative.
—Andre Mouchard, Orange County Register, 4 Feb. 2024
People considered Millenial or Generation Z up more than 50 percent of voters.
—Winda Charmila, Washington Post, 10 Feb. 2024
The large millennial generation is also increasingly aging into homeownership, as the smaller Generation Z enters the apartment market.
—Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2023
Birmingham is the third most popular metro for Generation Z homebuyers in the nation according to a recent study published by financial assistance website LendingTree using their own site’s mortgage request data.
—Heather Gann | Hgann@al.com, al, 18 July 2023
While 6% of Generation Z respondents identified as something other than exclusively male or only female, 3% of millennials reported the same, while only 1% of Generation X and boomers did.
—Julie Moreau, NBC News, 1 June 2023
In addition to unpaid care that adult members of Generation Z provide, AARP and the National Alliance for Caregiving estimate that there are an additional 3.4 million caregivers under 18 who help out in the home.
—Lauren J. Mapp, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Apr. 2023
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First Known Use
1993, in the meaning defined above
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“Generation Z.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Generation%20Z. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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