intergenerational

adjective

in·ter·gen·er·a·tion·al ˌin-tər-ˌje-nə-ˈrā-sh(ə-)nəl

variants or less commonly inter-generational

: existing or occurring between generations

intergenerational differences

intergenerational communication

Examples of intergenerational in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The Black Women’s Health Imperative announced Me Period, a new documentary directed by Lisa Cunningham that elucidates intergenerational discussions about the menstrual journey for Black women. —

Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 12 July 2024 The film explores themes of migration, assimilation, intergenerational trauma and the struggle for identity. —

Brent Lang, Variety, 11 July 2024 Veteran theater artist Samantha Montgomery of First Stage directed the intergenerational cast of teens and adults, who occasionally burst into short snippets of song or chanting during the performance. —

Jim Higgins, Journal Sentinel, 27 June 2024 Teachers use it in class to support and introduce instruction, families report watching it together, supported by intergenerational themes and concepts. —

Kody Boye, USA TODAY, 19 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for intergenerational

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Word History

First Known Use

1902, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

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 27 Jul. 2024.

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