intergenerational

American  

[in-ter-jen-uh-rey-shuh-nl] / ˌɪn tərˌdʒɛn əˈreɪ ʃə nl /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or for individuals in different generations or age categories.

   intergenerational housing.

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Etymology

Origin of intergenerational

First recorded in 1970–75; inter- + generation + -al ¹

Example Sentences

“Gold offers a compelling proposition for investors focused on wealth preservation and intergenerational resilience. We view the recent pullback as an opportunity to adjust strategic exposure and tactically position for a recovery,” he added.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

By now, board games were a nostalgia lifeline, an intergenerational pastime that brought people together and reminded them of times before the war.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 21, 2026

Various proposals to reverse those measures have kicked up a ruckus in Berlin, in recent months, as an overdue argument about intergenerational fairness is getting some air.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026

Trauma among Gaza’s children has intergenerational implications that extend beyond individual suffering.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 15, 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