intergenerational
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of intergenerational
First recorded in 1970–75; inter- + generation + -al 1
Example Sentences
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In a breezy, sun-soaked 90 minutes, Romvari excavates a lifetime of knotted, intergenerational trauma — a phrase that almost feels too heavy and too burdened by cryptic implications, given how this movie explores it.
From Salon • May 25, 2026
"Te Arikinui affirmed her belief in the power of indigenous knowledge and intergenerational stewardship to help solve the world's environmental and social challenges."
From BBC • May 15, 2026
The pairing of Chris’ vulnerability with Cindy’s crustiness evoke aspects of the intergenerational relationship in Samuel D. Hunter’s “Little Bear Ridge Road,” though “Eat Me” lacks Hunter’s psychological acuity and sustained dramatic focus.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026
Incredible intergenerational empires were amassed, with land holdings the size of small states.
From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026
By analyzing families that possessed intergenerational histories of mental illness, the study found striking evidence that bipolar disorder and schizophrenia shared a strong genetic link.
From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee
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