multigenerational
adjective
mul·ti·gen·er·a·tion·al ˌməl-tē-ˌje-nə-ˈrā-sh(ə-)nəl 
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: consisting of, relating to, or involving more than one generation (as of a family)
multigenerational households
Farm life is unique because of its closeness to the land, the need for family members to work together, the multigenerational involvement, and the sense of family entrepreneurship—positive factors which also can lead to stress.—
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Of the 220 keys, 57 are suites, many conceived with multigenerational travel in mind. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026 Chinamaxxing romanticizes things that feel structurally out of reach at home — compact, affordable-looking apartments; public transit that works; streets safe to walk at night; multigenerational households as an antidote to loneliness; communal meals as an antidote to atomization. —Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 19 Apr. 2026 Expedition cruising is a growing trend, with everyone from multigenerational families to seniors hopping aboard. —Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2026 With multigenerational living in mind, the layout includes plenty of child-friendly spaces. —Tori Latham, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for multigenerational
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026 Chinamaxxing romanticizes things that feel structurally out of reach at home — compact, affordable-looking apartments; public transit that works; streets safe to walk at night; multigenerational households as an antidote to loneliness; communal meals as an antidote to atomization. —Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 19 Apr. 2026 Expedition cruising is a growing trend, with everyone from multigenerational families to seniors hopping aboard. —Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2026 With multigenerational living in mind, the layout includes plenty of child-friendly spaces. —Tori Latham, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for multigenerational
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“Multigenerational.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/dictionary/multigenerational. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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