Word GENERATION: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

generation

🇺🇸 [ˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃən]

Meanings

A group of people born around the same time or within a specific time frame. It can also refer to the process of creating or producing something, such as energy or new ideas. The term is used to describe the collective experiences of a cohort of people.

Examples

• The younger generation is more interested in technology.
• The generation of electricity from solar power is becoming more common.
• Each generation faces its own unique challenges.

Synonyms

cohort • age group • era

Antonyms

predecessor • ancestor • forebear