intergenerational

adjective

in·​ter·​gen·​er·​a·​tion·​al ˌin-tər-ˌje-nə-ˈrā-sh(ə-)nəl How to pronounce intergenerational (audio)
variants or less commonly inter-generational
: existing or occurring between generations
intergenerational differences
intergenerational communication

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That mix of ambition and life experience makes Raleigh’s communities diverse and intergenerational. Jason Phillips, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2025 The intergenerational production welcomes participants of ages and levels of experience. Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025 For family offices managing intergenerational capital, secondary investments may offer a valuable lever to balance long-term vision with near-term agility. Evan Renov, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025 One of the season’s more resonant themes is mother-daughter strife; Grandmama’s estrangement from her daughter and affinity for Wednesday adds another layer of intergenerational mess. Judy Berman, Time, 6 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for intergenerational

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First Known Use

1902, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of intergenerational was in 1902

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“Intergenerational.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intergenerational. Accessed 29 Aug. 2025.

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