Gen Y

or GenY, Gen-Y

[ jen -wahy ]
/ ˈdʒɛn ˈwaɪ /

Generation Y.

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Origin of Gen Y

1990–95

OTHER WORDS FROM Gen Y

Gen Y'er, noun

Definition for Gen Y (2 of 2)

-geny

a combining form meaning “origin,” used in the formation of compound words:phylogeny.

Origin of -geny

From the Greek word -geneia, dating back to 1885–90. See -gen, -y3
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British Dictionary definitions for Gen Y

-geny

n combining form

indicating origin or manner of developmentphylogeny

Derived forms of -geny

-genic, adj combining form

Word Origin for -geny

from Greek -geneia, from -genēs born
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Medical definitions for Gen Y

-geny

suff.

Production; generation; origin:ontogeny.
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