multigenerational

[ muhl-tee-jen-uh-rey-shuh-nl, muhl-tahy- ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

of or relating to several generations, as of a family, or society:
a multigenerational novel covering 300 years.

We’ve had some teachers who have multigenerational homes, who live in the basement … and they can’t interact with their parents.

Crowded conditions in multigenerational homes may also put them at increased risk of infection.

We call it multigenerational suite because it’s not just for Mom and Dad.

From Time

What we do today to help or not will have multigenerational effects.

We form large, multigenerational social groups with dozens to thousands of people.

Ryan wants to address multigenerational poverty with caseworker assistance.

Even today—contrary to cranky public opinion—the political influence of multigenerational families is weak and getting weaker.

The Barrymores were a multigenerational dynasty that included film and theater actors John, Lionel, Ethel, John Drew, and Drew.

The seeds of multigenerational tragedy were planted in the Iran-Iraq war.

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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