multigenerational

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

/ ˌmʌl tiˌdʒɛn əˈreɪ ʃə nl, ˌmʌl taɪ- /

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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

Words nearby multigenerational

multifoil, multifold, multifoliate, multiform, multifunctional, multigenerational, Multigraph, multigravida, multigym, multihull, multilateral

How to use multigenerational in a sentence

We’ve had some teachers who have multigenerational homes, who live in the basement … and they can’t interact with their parents.
Essential workers get lost in the vaccine scrum as states prioritize the elderly|Lena H. Sun, Isaac Stanley-Becker, Akilah Johnson|February 1, 2021|Washington Post
Crowded conditions in multigenerational homes may also put them at increased risk of infection.
Hawaii managed COVID-19 better than any other state, but its residents are still at risk|Tara Santora|January 14, 2021|Popular-Science
We call it multigenerational suite because it’s not just for Mom and Dad.
Toll Brothers CEO Doug Yearley on Where Americans Are Moving During the Pandemic|Eben Shapiro|January 10, 2021|Time
What we do today to help or not will have multigenerational effects.
Wisdom from Day One of the Fortune Global Forum|Alan Murray|October 27, 2020|Fortune

We form large, multigenerational social groups with dozens to thousands of people.
When Did We Become Fully Human? What Fossils and DNA Tell Us About the Evolution of Modern Intelligence|Nick Longrich|October 18, 2020|Singularity Hub
Ryan wants to address multigenerational poverty with caseworker assistance.
Paul Ryan’s New Plan Is a Good One, Especially for Black People|John McWhorter|July 30, 2014|DAILY BEAST
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