multigenerational

American  

[muhl-tee-jen-uh-rey-shuh-nl, muhl-tahy-] / ˌmʌl tiˌdʒɛn əˈreɪ ʃə nl, ˌmʌl taɪ- /

adjective

1. of or relating to several generations, as of a family, or society.

   a multigenerational novel covering 300 years.

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Etymology

Origin of multigenerational

multi- + generation + -al ¹

Example Sentences

Rev. David Black leads the First Presbyterian Church of Chicago in Hyde Park, a congregation that describes itself as “progressive” with “traditional theology,” and also as multigenerational, multiracial, multiethnic and multicultural.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

The book presents a multigenerational supergroup of stupidity, opportunism and, occasionally, earnest morbidity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 2026

This is usually multigenerational wealth, so we discuss with families the purpose of the wealth.

From Barron's • Dec. 31, 2025

When they eventually purchased a three-bedroom Midcentury home that needed some work, they were delighted to find themselves in a neighborhood filled with multigenerational households within walking distance of Asian supermarkets and restaurants.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 17, 2025

Byrd, a former governor, descended from a “First Family of Virginia,” one of the state’s multigenerational ruling elite.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly