Generation

usgb/ˌdʒenəˈreɪʃn/
noun

All the people born and living at about the same time.

Your generation is much different from mine.
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Often appears as...

  • the younger generation
  • the older generation
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Cultural Shift

Used to discuss differences in beliefs or behaviors between age groups.

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Each generation redefines cultural norms.
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Time-Specific

Refers to all people born around the same period, often discussed in decades.

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The 90s generation experienced the internet boom.
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Not Just Age

While age-related, it includes shared experiences, not just birth years.

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Her generation witnessed the rise of social media.
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