multigenerational

[ muhl-tee-jen-uh-rey-shuh-nl, muhl-tahy- ]

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adjective

of or relating to several generations, as of a family, or society:
a multigenerational novel covering 300 years.

Ryan wants to address multigenerational poverty with caseworker assistance.

Even today—contrary to cranky public opinion—the political influence of multigenerational families is weak and getting weaker.

The Barrymores were a multigenerational dynasty that included film and theater actors John, Lionel, Ethel, John Drew, and Drew.

The seeds of multigenerational tragedy were planted in the Iran-Iraq war.

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