Generation Z
Americannoun
Usage
What does Generation Z mean? Generation Z is the name for the generation of children after the millennials, born in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Etymology
Origin of Generation Z
First recorded in 1990–95; patterned on Generation X ( def. ), Generation Y ( def. )
Example Sentences
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In India, the world’s largest Generation Z cohort is finding that even economic growth projected to reach 7.1% isn’t enough.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 19, 2026
Generation Z, now roughly 14 to 29 years old, is a growing portion of the electorate with about 50 million eligible voters in the upcoming midterm elections.
From Salon ● Oct. 2, 2026
Members of Generation Z, born between 1997 and 2012, were told - well after the fact - about the event that undoubtedly reshaped their futures.
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026
Spaniard Tato won the Visa d'Or prize for news photography for his coverage of Generation Z protests in Madagascar.
From Barron's ● Sep. 5, 2026
Generation Z remains the most optimistic, with 58% expecting to be financially prepared for retirement, though this is down from 63% in 2025.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 10, 2026
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