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

“Between the nostalgia and multigenerational appeal in terms of their respective core fan group, we were reaching as wide of an audience as possible,” Riegg said.

From Los Angeles Times

Ella Jenkins, the prolific, multigenerational musical pioneer who became known as the “First Lady of Children’s Music,” died Saturday.

From Los Angeles Times

There were plenty of libertarians aspiring to live off the grid, but also many recent immigrants living in multigenerational homes, and newlyweds just starting out and wanting to focus on their work and their family.

From Slate

“We built a big tent — a multigenerational, multiracial, multiethnic coalition of people, which just reflected my upbringing,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times

Inside LA Librería’s new West Adams location, a hush falls over the thick crowd of multigenerational families.

From Los Angeles Times