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

Recent renovations introduced multi-bedroom villas and penthouses for multigenerational stays. —Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 24 Jan. 2026

But Cialente also captures the discordant keys of a multigenerational household, from childlike angst to youthful rebellion to marital frustration. —Literary Hub, 22 Jan. 2026

Another opportunity is the multigenerational, flexible workforce. —Anna Shields, Forbes.com, 19 Jan. 2026

For The Times) The Bloom Garden, which replaced a simpler ornamental garden, was designed by biodynamic farmer and educator Daron Joffe — known as Farmer D — with the goal of creating a multigenerational space for relaxation and inspiration. —Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 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