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

Known as Malcolm Cottage, the home and the property were expanded over the years as the family grew, transforming it into a nearly six-acre multigenerational compound with three substantial residences overlooking Nantucket Sound. —Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 20 Mar. 2026

In the meantime, the council outlawed discrimination against polyamorous people and others in nontraditional family structures, such as multigenerational immigrant households. —Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026

My demo is High Wealth Adults/Couples 35-65, and families with adult children/multigenerational, interested in food, wine and local experiences. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026

This room also makes this home an ideal candidate for multigenerational living, Richter said. —James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 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