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

Over the course of his nearly seven decades in Hollywood, Robert Redford extended his multigenerational influence across various sectors of the entertainment industry. —Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 16 Sep. 2025

Many users have nontraditional income, live in multigenerational households or face language barriers. —Rathi Murthy, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025

With 1 in 7 Latine kids living in multigenerational homes, according to The Hispanic Research Center, grandparents are essential influencers in preserving and honoring our cultural traditions and language. —Sugey Palomares, Parents, 12 Sep. 2025

On a recent multigenerational trip to Walt Disney World Resort, my three young children spent four unforgettable days with their grandparents. —Linnea Bailey, Southern Living, 11 Sep. 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