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

Families can book by the cabin, but multigenerational groups that charter the whole barge get more control over the week. —Ashlea Halpern, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026

By maintaining a selective client base, boutique wealth firms can dedicate greater attention to each family's financial structure, estate considerations, philanthropic objectives and multigenerational planning needs. —Elie Nour, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026

The multigenerational approach is becoming increasingly popular, according to industry experts, even as Americans tend to view single-family homes — the dominant form of development since World War II — more narrowly than other parts of the world. —Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 10 June 2026

The plans call for multigenerational housing that keeps families in the community, a business incubator to support Black entrepreneurs, and festival streets and performance venues to showcase the arts and culture, among other features. —Adam Harrington, CBS News, 10 June 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