multigenerational
adjective
mul·ti·gen·er·a·tion·al
ˌməl-tē-ˌje-nə-ˈrā-sh(ə-)nəl 
-ˌtī-
: 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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This multigenerational narrative traces four families in Wilmington, North Carolina, whose lives were forever altered by the violent white supremacist coup of 1898 that destroyed a thriving Black community.
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Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
3 July 2026
Its beachfront villas suit multigenerational families and friend groups alike, with activities ranging from oyster roasts to horseback riding, shooting, golf, biking, kayaking, boating and fishing.
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Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
And in societies where the share of older citizens is expanding, breaking out of ageist modes of thought is a boon to communities and multigenerational individuals who have much to give and to gain from each other.
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The Christian Science Monitor,
Christian Science Monitor,
1 July 2026
Jiang expects the community to attract entrepreneurs, investors, and multigenerational families seeking more than another vacation home.
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Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
30 June 2026
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Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
3 July 2026
Its beachfront villas suit multigenerational families and friend groups alike, with activities ranging from oyster roasts to horseback riding, shooting, golf, biking, kayaking, boating and fishing.
—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
And in societies where the share of older citizens is expanding, breaking out of ageist modes of thought is a boon to communities and multigenerational individuals who have much to give and to gain from each other.
—
The Christian Science Monitor,
Christian Science Monitor,
1 July 2026
Jiang expects the community to attract entrepreneurs, investors, and multigenerational families seeking more than another vacation home.
—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
30 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for multigenerational
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“Multigenerational.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/multigenerational. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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