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

Shot in the jungles of Sumatra — a large Indonesian island — the documentary follows a multigenerational family of these gentle and pragmatic creatures, capturing the orangutans’ social dynamics and travels through the trees in a film narrated by everyone’s favorite nature commentator. —Tomris Laffly, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Dec. 2025

Home additions that will always look timeless—with custom features, hidden storage, and built-ins taking the lead—are also a priority for multigenerational homeowners who want their homes to serve future generations without looking outdated. —Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Dec. 2025

Longtime Dunton guests will recognize the five-bedroom Potter House as the go-to spot for multigenerational trips and group getaways. —Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2025

Wilmot-Sitwell’s clients for Egypt are increasingly larger, multigenerational groups keen to spend an extended time in the country and pace their trip better. —Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 21 Dec. 2025

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