multigenerational

American  

[muhl-tee-jen-uh-rey-shuh-nl, muhl-tahy-] / ˌmʌl tiˌdʒɛn əˈreɪ ʃə nl, ˌmʌl taɪ- /

adjective

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

   a multigenerational novel covering 300 years.

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Etymology

Origin of multigenerational

multi- + generation + -al ¹

Example Sentences

This is usually multigenerational wealth, so we discuss with families the purpose of the wealth.

From Barron's • Dec. 31, 2025

On social media, where the gathering has exploded, it looks like a multigenerational nightclub that could use dimmer lighting.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 23, 2025

"Biological adaptation is very slow. Longer-term genetic adaptations are multigenerational -- tens to hundreds of thousands of years," Shaw says.

From Science Daily • Dec. 8, 2025

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.

From Slate • Nov. 3, 2025

When my father was reunited with his parents, it was in claustrophobic conditions amid a multigenerational clot of extended family, all crammed into just a few bedrooms.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove