generation gap

noun

: the differences in opinions, values, etc., between younger people and older people

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There is no generation gap in the musical world of Charles Chen. — Andrew Gilbert, Mercury News, 25 June 2026 The generation gap shows the GOP must look to youth to win the future. — John Seiler, Oc Register, 25 June 2026 The generation gap is partly due to Gen Z's age, as many aren't likely to be well-versed in the retirement topics addressed in the survey. — Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 1 June 2026 The generation gap people keep expecting to find isn’t there. — Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 22 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for generation gap

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“Generation gap.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/generation%20gap. Accessed 1 Oct. 2026.

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