multigenerational
adjective
mul·ti·gen·er·a·tion·al
ˌməl-tē-ˌje-nə-ˈrā-sh(ə-)nəl 
-ˌtī-
: 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.—
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His interest is in how self and community are recomposed in the long, multigenerational aftermath of such trauma.
—Siddhartha Mitter, New York Times, 10 May 2024
The dialogue online included praise for the depiction of multigenerational home care, especially within an immigrant culture, and the guilt and pressure that caregivers have to assume the burden themselves.
—Rebecca Sun, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 May 2024
Cardiff offers three spacious home designs with five to six bedrooms, a bonus room, an optional multigenerational suite (per plan) and included solar, with up to approximately 3,677 square feet.
—Bang Advertising Staff and Correspondents, The Mercury News, 7 May 2024
Family-friendly Offerings While there is no plan for a kids’ club at South Bank, the size of these villas is ideal for multigenerational travel.
—Hannah Seligson, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2024
Doña Loca works with multigenerational mezcaleros and tequila makers in Mexico to produce its products.
—Tiney Ricciardi, The Denver Post, 1 May 2024
The room filled up with a multiracial and multigenerational group of friends and fans.
—Imani Perry Janina Edwards Krish Seenivasan Devin Murphy, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2024
To Timothy Williams, this isn’t a choice at all: To sell his property would be to end a multigenerational legacy of community and wealth building.
—Maia Rosenfeld, ABC News, 11 Apr. 2024
The anticipation was palpable from the multigenerational diehard audience, which ranged from fans who’d seen the band on its first North American tour in 1991 to first-timers.
—Lily Moayeri, Variety, 11 Apr. 2024
Siddhartha Mitter, New York Times, 10 May 2024
The dialogue online included praise for the depiction of multigenerational home care, especially within an immigrant culture, and the guilt and pressure that caregivers have to assume the burden themselves.
—Rebecca Sun, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 May 2024
Cardiff offers three spacious home designs with five to six bedrooms, a bonus room, an optional multigenerational suite (per plan) and included solar, with up to approximately 3,677 square feet.
—Bang Advertising Staff and Correspondents, The Mercury News, 7 May 2024
Family-friendly Offerings While there is no plan for a kids’ club at South Bank, the size of these villas is ideal for multigenerational travel.
—Hannah Seligson, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2024
Doña Loca works with multigenerational mezcaleros and tequila makers in Mexico to produce its products.
—Tiney Ricciardi, The Denver Post, 1 May 2024
The room filled up with a multiracial and multigenerational group of friends and fans.
—Imani Perry Janina Edwards Krish Seenivasan Devin Murphy, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2024
To Timothy Williams, this isn’t a choice at all: To sell his property would be to end a multigenerational legacy of community and wealth building.
—Maia Rosenfeld, ABC News, 11 Apr. 2024
The anticipation was palpable from the multigenerational diehard audience, which ranged from fans who’d seen the band on its first North American tour in 1991 to first-timers.
—Lily Moayeri, Variety, 11 Apr. 2024
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“Multigenerational.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/multigenerational. Accessed 19 May. 2024.
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