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
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Among Generation Z, Hoeger said the top reason for switching to reusables is pricing.
—Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 22 Mar. 2026
In any case, today’s entering workforce, Generation Z, seems less likely to fall for those enticements than past workers starting their careers.
—Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 14 Mar. 2026
Nearly a quarter of adults in Generation Z (those born between 1997 and 2012) identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community.
—Kenji Yoshino, Time, 25 Feb. 2026
Generation Alpha, which includes kids born in or after 2010, is the group of people that follows Generation Z (born between 1997 and the early 2010s).
—Sarah Cottrell, Parents, 20 Feb. 2026
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Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 22 Mar. 2026
In any case, today’s entering workforce, Generation Z, seems less likely to fall for those enticements than past workers starting their careers.
—Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 14 Mar. 2026
Nearly a quarter of adults in Generation Z (those born between 1997 and 2012) identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community.
—Kenji Yoshino, Time, 25 Feb. 2026
Generation Alpha, which includes kids born in or after 2010, is the group of people that follows Generation Z (born between 1997 and the early 2010s).
—Sarah Cottrell, Parents, 20 Feb. 2026
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“Generation Z.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Generation%20Z. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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