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

Orlando was a place where deep connections, native and immigrant, had built multigenerational legacies, setting the table for locals and supporting one another. — Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Nov. 2026

Their capital is often patient and multigenerational, tied to priorities such as diversification and strategic relationships. — Anas Bhairi, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026

With more than three decades of touring under their belt, Weezer has built a devoted, multigenerational fanbase, bringing their catalog of alternative rock anthems to stages around the world. — Laura McCranie, Billboard, 6 Nov. 2026

High school students in France protesting for basic educational needs have been joined by hundreds of thousands of multigenerational protesters angry about the soaring cost of living. — Sarah Gidick, HollywoodReporter, 3 Nov. 2026

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