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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The development is fully funded and will see 47 affordable intergenerational rental housing units paired with 60 for-sale townhomes. Michael Slaten, Oc Register, 15 Apr. 2025 By fostering intergenerational collaborations, the Centre rebuilds a continuum of Black creativity. Byron Armstrong, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025 Like the gone-too-soon Reservation Dogs and Rutherford Falls, North of North has a level of casual veracity that makes everything about it feel lived-in and genuine, from the Inuk community’s intergenerational dynamics to its dry commentary about the weather. Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2025 Specializing in novels that explore intergenerational family relationships, Shipman has authored several heartfelt titles, including The Wishing Bridge, A Wish for Winter, and The Secret of Snow. Rachel Raposas, People.com, 4 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for intergenerational

Word History

First Known Use

1902, in the meaning defined above

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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 24 Apr. 2025.

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