multigenerational

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

adjective

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

   a multigenerational novel covering 300 years.

Word History and Origins

Origin of multigenerational¹

multi- + generation + -al ¹

Example Sentences

In Japan, many families live in multigenerational households, and people were concerned about elderly parents and grandparents.

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Multigenerational trips are more popular than in the past, with grandparents paying for accommodations large enough to include their children and grandchildren.

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Multigenerational work: Heilbronn has two sons on his team, and they’re now working with the children of longtime clients, too.

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Not only are we a multigenerational family business, but we’re a mission-driven business, and so we’re committed to the mission of helping kids get a great start in life, develop a love of learning.

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A key driver is the multigenerational wealth transfer in India, where many owners are looking to sell or list family businesses, he said.

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