intergenerational
adjective
in·ter·gen·er·a·tion·al
ˌin-tər-ˌje-nə-ˈrā-sh(ə-)nəl 
variants
or less commonly inter-generational
: existing or occurring between generations
intergenerational differences
intergenerational communication
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This proactively builds bridges through intergenerational dialogues, leadership training and cross-mentorship.
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Jallicia Jolly, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
The idea of intergenerational exchange is embedded in the perspective of eternity, but the mistake is to see ecological preservation as matters of personal and political morality.
—Literary Hub, 21 Jan. 2026
The series is a part of the library’s ongoing Black History Saturday School CommuniVersity Series that aims to educate residents on Black history and promote intergenerational learning in a family-friendly environment.
—Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 21 Jan. 2026
Students gain firsthand knowledge of intergenerational trauma; the difficulties of rebuilding; the prevalence of anxiety, worry and depression in survivor homes; and so much more.
—Chad Gibbs, The Conversation, 21 Jan. 2026
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Jallicia Jolly, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
The idea of intergenerational exchange is embedded in the perspective of eternity, but the mistake is to see ecological preservation as matters of personal and political morality.
—Literary Hub, 21 Jan. 2026
The series is a part of the library’s ongoing Black History Saturday School CommuniVersity Series that aims to educate residents on Black history and promote intergenerational learning in a family-friendly environment.
—Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 21 Jan. 2026
Students gain firsthand knowledge of intergenerational trauma; the difficulties of rebuilding; the prevalence of anxiety, worry and depression in survivor homes; and so much more.
—Chad Gibbs, The Conversation, 21 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for intergenerational
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“Intergenerational.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intergenerational. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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