Gen Z

Or GenZ,

[jen zee]

noun

1. the generation born between the late 1990s and about 2010 (often used attributively).

Other Word Forms

• Gen Z'er noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of Gen Z¹

First recorded in 1995–2000

Example Sentences

"Stadiums are here, but where are the hospitals?" is a popular chant among the Gen Z protesters.

From BBC

Stephen Wolfe, a self-avowed Christian nationalist, described Kirk’s killing as “Gen Z’s 9/11” on his podcast.

From Slate

The "Gen Z" movement alleges, however, that paid goons had looted various buildings in order to undermine their cause.

From BBC

The Gen Z protesters were joined by transport workers who say that the government is not doing enough to combat extortion.

From BBC

Reporters said some of the Gen Z protesters tried to breach the security barriers police had erected around Congress.

From BBC