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Generation Meaning and Definition


Generation

In layman's terms - a group of people born and raised around the same time period

Generation Definition & Meaning

Generation means a group of people who were born and raised around the same time and who share similar cultural, social, and political experiences. This group is usually defined by a specific period of time, such as the Baby Boomer, Millennial or Generation Z.

Generation can refer to a single stage in a series of cycles or stages of development. For example, the generation of electricity refers to the process of producing electrical energy, while the generation of a computer program refers to the creation of the program's code.

Generation can also be used to describe the process of producing offspring, such as the production of a new generation of animals or plants through breeding.

Generation Used in a Sentence

  1. The younger generation is more likely to use social media to communicate with friends and family.
  2. The new generation of smartphones features advanced camera technology and 5G connectivity.

Generation Similar Words & Phrases (Synonyms)

  1. Cohort
  2. Age group
  3. Era
  4. Vintage
  5. Cycle

Generation Opposite Words & Phrases (Antonyms)

  1. Disappearance
  2. Extinction
  3. Obsolescence
  4. Passing
  5. Cessation

 

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