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
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The series centers emerging and established poets and artists in interdisciplinary, intergenerational and cross-regional dialogues.
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USA TODAY, 13 Apr. 2024
From the May 2024 issue: Hannah Giorgis on LaToya Ruby Frazier’s intimate, intergenerational portraits
Like many early users, Shanita Hubbard came to BlackPlanet in the early 2000s as a college student, eager to take advantage of the dial-up internet in her dorm room.
—Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 12 Apr. 2024
The tunes function as intergenerational bridges: proof that age doesn’t grant you all the answers.
—Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2024
The Davenport sisters and Davis believe that amplifying stories for children about our food traditions offers an opportunity for intergenerational bonding.
—Tonya Abari, Essence, 5 Apr. 2024
Over 10 songs, the slimmer Only God harnesses the frenetic energy the group is known for into a lush sonic storyline of the city and of the intergenerational questions and, at times, resentment plaguing its residents.
—Rachel Desantis, Peoplemag, 5 Apr. 2024
Driven by a pure desire for intimacy, my mother and I talk openly for the first time about the intergenerational trauma and abuse within our lives.
—Detroit Free Press Staff, Detroit Free Press, 3 Apr. 2024
Tony Brown runs Heart of Los Angeles and its intergenerational orchestra program.
—Doug Sundheim, Forbes, 30 Mar. 2024
From Adolf to Jordan, there is an intergenerational dread that one’s life experiences will be consigned to oblivion.
—Gene Park, Washington Post, 1 Apr. 2024
USA TODAY, 13 Apr. 2024
From the May 2024 issue: Hannah Giorgis on LaToya Ruby Frazier’s intimate, intergenerational portraits
Like many early users, Shanita Hubbard came to BlackPlanet in the early 2000s as a college student, eager to take advantage of the dial-up internet in her dorm room.
—Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 12 Apr. 2024
The tunes function as intergenerational bridges: proof that age doesn’t grant you all the answers.
—Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2024
The Davenport sisters and Davis believe that amplifying stories for children about our food traditions offers an opportunity for intergenerational bonding.
—Tonya Abari, Essence, 5 Apr. 2024
Over 10 songs, the slimmer Only God harnesses the frenetic energy the group is known for into a lush sonic storyline of the city and of the intergenerational questions and, at times, resentment plaguing its residents.
—Rachel Desantis, Peoplemag, 5 Apr. 2024
Driven by a pure desire for intimacy, my mother and I talk openly for the first time about the intergenerational trauma and abuse within our lives.
—Detroit Free Press Staff, Detroit Free Press, 3 Apr. 2024
Tony Brown runs Heart of Los Angeles and its intergenerational orchestra program.
—Doug Sundheim, Forbes, 30 Mar. 2024
From Adolf to Jordan, there is an intergenerational dread that one’s life experiences will be consigned to oblivion.
—Gene Park, Washington Post, 1 Apr. 2024
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“Intergenerational.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intergenerational. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.
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