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multigenerational

[ muhl-tee-jen-uh-rey-shuh-nl, muhl-tahy- ]

/ ˌmʌl tiˌdʒɛn əˈreɪ ʃə nl, ˌmʌl taɪ- /

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adjective

of or relating to several generations, as of a family, or society: a multigenerational novel covering 300 years.

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Origin of multigenerational

multi- + generation + -al¹

Dictionary.com Unabridged Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2019

Examples from the Web for multigenerational

Even today—contrary to cranky public opinion—the political influence of multigenerational families is weak and getting weaker.
Can We Divorce Our Elites?|James Poulos|April 13, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The Barrymores were a multigenerational dynasty that included film and theater actors John, Lionel, Ethel, John Drew, and Drew.
The Not-So-Fresh Prince: Will Smith Falls Flat|Allison Samuels|June 4, 2013|DAILY BEAST
The seeds of multigenerational tragedy were planted in the Iran-Iraq war.
The Last Time We Fought Iran|Bruce Riedel|July 6, 2012|DAILY BEAST