inter-generation
adjective[before noun]
mainlyUK(alsointergeneration)uk/ˌɪn.tə.dʒen.əˈreɪ.ʃən/us/ˌɪn.t̬ɚ.dʒen.əˈreɪ.ʃən/(alsointergenerational)involvingdifferentgenerations(=groupsofpeoplewithin asocietywho are of asimilarage):
There's nodoubtthat inter-generationpovertyanddisadvantagehasincreased.
Theorganizationholdsintergenerationteapartiesfor high-schoolstudentsand nursing-homeresidents.
- Thefearedinter-generationconflictnevermaterialized.
- Languages candieoutdueto aprogressivefailureof intergenerationtransmission.
- This hasresultedin inter-generationdisputes, with someyoungpeopledroppingout ofschool,runningaway, orbecominginvolvedingangactivities.
- Atransitionfrom a moretraditionalor family-orientedcultureto a more individual-orientedculturecanleadto inter-generation tensions.
Groups of people
- alliance
- an
- anti-gang
- assemblage
- babyboomer
- bunch
- flashmob
- flock
- focus group
- foursome
- fraternity
- mafia
- silent majority
- sisterhood
- special interest group
- splinter group
- squad
- steering committee
- suspect
- trio