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

Thanks to its massive floorpan (there are six bedrooms) this makes an excellent rental for larger groups and multigenerational families. —Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 15 Oct. 2025

Despite growing up on a multigenerational farm in eastern Colorado, Stephanie and Felicia Ohnmacht never planned to go into the family business. —Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 14 Oct. 2025

Highlights include new works by multigenerational painters including Greg Breda, Ali Eyal, Hanna Hur, Beaux Mendes and Patrick Martinez, and a stage play by Leilah Weinraub in collaboration with New Theater Hollywood. —Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 11 Oct. 2025

The Hondo Rodeo Fest offers a multigenerational opportunity to enjoy multiplatinum artists in an authentic rodeo setting. —Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 10 Oct. 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