intergenerational

adjective

in·​ter·​gen·​er·​a·​tion·​al ˌin-tər-ˌje-nə-ˈrā-sh(ə-)nəl How to pronounce intergenerational (audio)
variants or less commonly inter-generational
: existing or occurring between generations
intergenerational differences
intergenerational communication

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Facing Race National Conference (November 20-22, St. Louis, MO) As the largest multiracial, intergenerational racial justice conference in the country, this St. Louis gathering brings together thought leaders in activism, education, and community organizing. Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 3 Nov. 2024 The pinked-out intergenerational mob cheered while Ciccone, with the concentration of a child doing some very engaging schoolwork, focussed on her console, occasionally leaning over to ask Pierre-Antoine a question. Bob Morris, The New Yorker, 28 Oct. 2024 As a result, careers that align the quadruple bottom line – social, environmental, intergenerational and economic wellbeing – are viewed as more future-proof. Sally Percy, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024 There are intergenerational rifts, former friends with unfinished business, a cross section of characters who feel misunderstood or overlooked by the people around them. Judy Berman, TIME, 18 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for intergenerational 

Word History

First Known Use

1902, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of intergenerational was in 1902

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“Intergenerational.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intergenerational. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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