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

Flex Spaces Flex spaces that can be adapted to accommodate remote work or multigenerational living will also be in high demand, Andrews says. —Cori Sears, The Spruce, 7 Feb. 2026

There are also two three-bedroom villas and one large four-bedroom, which is perfect for multigenerational families or groups of friends. —Jess Feldman, Travel + Leisure, 6 Feb. 2026

Air Bud Returns is not a sequel to the canine movies originally distributed by Disney, rather it’s billed as a theatrical relaunch of the multigenerational, global franchise about the basketball-playing Golden Retriever, Buddy. —Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 3 Feb. 2026

In 2018, the multigenerational Luskey family, which had operated multiple western wear stores and marketed a mail order catalogue, was inducted into the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame, headquartered in Fort Worth. —Hollace Ava Weiner, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Feb. 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