Generation

/ˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃən/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The act of producing or creating something.

The generation of electricity from renewable sources is essential for sustainable development.

All of the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively.

The younger generation tends to be more tech-savvy than their parents.

A single stage in the history of a family.

Each generation of my family has contributed to our rich cultural heritage.

The process of producing offspring or descendants.

This species of plant can reproduce in several ways, leading to varying generations of its kind.

Late Middle English: from Latin generatio(n-), from generare 'to beget'.

generation gap

The difference in opinions or values between people of different generations.

next generation

Referring to the upcoming group of individuals, typically in technology or societal roles.

baby boomer generation

Individuals born during the post-World War II baby boom, roughly between 1946 and 1964.

genesis

The origin or mode of formation of something.

genealogy

The study of family ancestries and histories.

generational

Relating to a particular generation.

Gen Z

Many companies are now targeting their marketing toward Gen Z.

Millennial

The millennial generation often values experiences over material goods.

Boomer

Some boomers struggle to understand the digital world.