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multigenerational

adj · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

Of, pertaining to, or affecting multiple generations; multigeneration.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • The sons and daughters in a multigenerational household go to work while the grandparents watch the grandchildren. That arrangement of family life is much more resilient to economic hardship.

Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From multi- + generational.

Across languages

Translations

10 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Catalan: multigeneracional — of multiple generations
  • Chinese Mandarin: 跨世代的 (kuàshìdài de) — of multiple generations
  • Finnish: monen sukupolven — of multiple generations
  • Finnish: usean sukupolven — of multiple generations
  • French: multigénérationnel — of multiple generations
  • Galician: multixeracional — of multiple generations
  • German: generationsübergreifend — of multiple generations
  • Polish: wielopokoleniowy — of multiple generations
  • Portuguese: multigeracional — of multiple generations
  • Spanish: multigeneracional — of multiple generations