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

Our thriving food capital draws diners out with sunlit farmers markets, midnight taco stands, multigenerational kebab shops and serene sushi dens. — Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2026

Phillips is a fifth-generation grapegrower and a multigenerational winemaker, with his Lodi winery producing half a million cases a year. — Lizzie Kane, Sacbee.com, 24 June 2026

In all, there are six bedrooms, each with a private bathroom, including a multigenerational suite with a separate entrance, living area, bedroom, and bath. — Mark David, Robb Report, 23 June 2026

The weekend typically brings a full calendar of seasonal activities designed for couples, families and multigenerational travelers looking to create a memorable seasonal escape. — David Weiss, Forbes.com, 23 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