adjective · academic
intergenerational
UK/ˌɪntəˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃənəl/US/ˌɪntərˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃənəl/in·ter·GEN·er·a·tion·al
relating to or affecting several generations; between different generations
Examples
“Intergenerational conflict often arises from different values between parents and children.”
“Policies should promote intergenerational solidarity.”
“The book discusses intergenerational transfers of wealth and knowledge.”
Band 8 sentence
“Addressing intergenerational inequalities requires policy measures that recognise the distinct needs of both young families and elderly citizens.”
Collocations
- intergenerational gap
- intergenerational transfer
Word family
Common mistakes
intergeneration issues→intergenerational issues
inter-generationally used→used intergenerationally
Say it for a higher band
5between generations→6cross-generational→7+intergenerational
Synonyms
cross-generational
Easily confused
cross-generational
“The program fostered intergenerational dialogue between students and retirees.”
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