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

Examples of multigenerational in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web These accommodations make Disney World an outstanding destination for multigenerational groups, and one of the reasons my family returns again and again. Dave Parfitt, USA TODAY, 13 July 2024 Consensus can be hard to come by in D.C., but Rehoboth is our pick for the beach town getaway suited for almost any occasion: a multigenerational reunion; a gathering of college friends; a weekend away with kids; a romantic escape for couples. Tim Ebner, Washington Post, 10 July 2024 Four lodges, three luxurious glamping-style treehouses, and two private residences ideal for multigenerational groups are scattered across the reserve’s 30,600 acres. Paul Brady, Travel + Leisure, 9 July 2024 Research also shows that multigenerational teams—which include individuals with decades of experience collaborating with early-career workers—are more productive, better able to serve a range of markets, and even tend to innovate more often. Phil Wahba, Fortune, 3 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for multigenerational 

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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 26 Jul. 2024.

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