multigenerational

adjective

mul·​ti·​gen·​er·​a·​tion·​al ˌməl-tē-ˌje-nə-ˈrā-sh(ə-)nəl 

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: consisting of, relating to, or involving more than one generation (as of a family)

multigenerational households

Farm life is unique because of its closeness to the land, the need for family members to work together, the multigenerational involvement, and the sense of family entrepreneurship—positive factors which also can lead to stress.

—New England Farmer

Examples of multigenerational in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

That multigenerational spirit extends far beyond the Frank family. —Abby Price, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2025

Part of the goal is to encourage community and multigenerational play that comes with creating art. —Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Oct. 2025

Mike Hellstrom, vice president and eastern regional manager of the Laborers’ International Union of North America, said the funding cut likely means delays for a multigenerational project, which means extra costs and potential job losses. —Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 18 Oct. 2025

When orchestrating a multigenerational trip—especially during peak dates—keeping everyone on one reservation can make all the difference. —Chris Dong, Travel + Leisure, 17 Oct. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1961, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for multigenerational

• intergenerational
• nondenominational
• psychoeducational
• undenominational
• aspirational
• avocational
• calculational
• combinational
• computational
• conformational
• confrontational
• congregational