multigenerational

adjective

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

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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 See All Example Sentences for multigenerational

Word History

First Known Use

1961, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of multigenerational was in 1961

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“Multigenerational.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/multigenerational. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.

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