intergenerational

[ in-ter-jen-uh-rey-shuh-nl ]

adjective

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

   intergenerational housing.

Word History and Origins

Origin of intergenerational¹

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

Example Sentences

It's a familiar intergenerational exchange - and a theme explored in Only Child, a new six-part sitcom that brings together two of Scotland's biggest comedy talents.

From BBC

“As many credible peer-reviewed Covid-19 studies have shown, differences in Covid infections and deaths between socioeconomic and ethnic groups is related to inequalities, deprivation and living in larger or intergenerational households.”

From BBC

Petticrew, 28, is a “ceasefire baby,” part of a generation that grew up during a fragile peace but still grapples with social division, economic inequality and intergenerational trauma.

From Los Angeles Times

Pedro Almodóvar explores one friend helping another with a euthanasia decision in “The Room Next Door,” while writer-director Adam Elliot returns to the intergenerational friendship dynamic of his 2009 stop-motion film “Mary and Max” with “Snail.”

From Los Angeles Times

“They want to be able to build intergenerational wealth, home ownership, small business growth.”

From Los Angeles Times