Gen Y

or GenY, Gen-Y

[ jen-wahy ]

noun
  1. another term for Generation Y.

Origin of Gen Y

1
First recorded in 1990–95

Other words from Gen Y

  • Gen Y'er, noun

Other definitions for -geny (2 of 2)

-geny

  1. a combining form meaning “origin,” used in the formation of compound words: phylogeny.

Origin of -geny

2
From the Greek word -geneia, dating back to 1885–90. See -gen, -y3

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British Dictionary definitions for -geny

-geny

n combining form
  1. indicating origin or manner of development: phylogeny

Origin of -geny

1
from Greek -geneia, from -genēs born

Derived forms of -geny

  • -genic, adj combining form

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