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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This led to the family moving in with Harry's mother, creating a multigenerational household.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
However, since Finale wants the townhomes to be multigenerational residences, there’s a clause that would allow an owner to designate another member of their family as the holder of the lifetime pass.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2025
In a recent story, USA Today cited several travel surveys that said people are prioritizing multigenerational travel with their families, which naturally lends itself to road trips.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 30 Mar. 2025
In All Bound Up Together, Jones traced the multigenerational stories of Black women activists.
—Sara Georgini, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Mar. 2025
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Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
However, since Finale wants the townhomes to be multigenerational residences, there’s a clause that would allow an owner to designate another member of their family as the holder of the lifetime pass.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2025
In a recent story, USA Today cited several travel surveys that said people are prioritizing multigenerational travel with their families, which naturally lends itself to road trips.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 30 Mar. 2025
In All Bound Up Together, Jones traced the multigenerational stories of Black women activists.
—Sara Georgini, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for multigenerational
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“Multigenerational.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/multigenerational. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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