generation gap

noun

1. a lack of communication between one generation and another, especially between young people and their parents, brought about by differences of tastes, values, outlook, etc.

generation gap

noun

1. the years separating one generation from the generation that precedes or follows it, esp when regarded as representing the difference in outlook and the lack of understanding between them

generation gap

1. The differences in customs, attitudes, and beliefs between any two generations, but especially between youths and adults.

Word History and Origins

Origin of generation gap¹

First recorded in 1965–70

Idioms and Phrases

A broad difference in values and attitudes between one generation and another, especially between parents and their children. For example, There's a real generation gap in their choice of music, restaurants, clothing—you name it . [1960s”

Example Sentences

When it comes to politics or social values the generation gap can be quite wide, and we are now seeing different opinions between younger people and colleagues of their parents’ age about hybrid working.

From Digiday

While the pandemic has upended business for everybody, the generation gap between Gen Z and their more seasoned colleagues — when it comes to everything from job satisfaction and work travel to the age of their bosses — has remained a constant.

From Digiday

This sadly left NASA with a generation gap of lost expertise.

From Nautilus

An exception is Kenya, where the generation gap is -6.5 percent.

From The Daily Beast

It was a time in America when the generation gap may have never been wider but a Knicks game could bridge even the widest.

From The Daily Beast

There is a generation gap as well, with the president holding a commanding lead among 18-to-29-year-olds, 60 to 37 percent.

From The Daily Beast

Their constitutional position is identical, barring a generation gap.

From The Daily Beast

In this way a generation gap has been created, and youths wanting to escape parental influence can count on the state for support.

From Project Gutenberg