intergenerational
adjective
in·ter·gen·er·a·tion·al
ˌin-tər-ˌje-nə-ˈrā-sh(ə-)nəl 
variants
or less commonly inter-generational
: existing or occurring between generations
intergenerational differences
intergenerational communication
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Decision-Making Transparency One example of intergenerational conflict is different expectations for transparency around decisions.
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Expert Panel®, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
Facing Race National Conference (November 20-22, St. Louis, MO)
As the largest multiracial, intergenerational racial justice conference in the country, this St. Louis gathering brings together thought leaders in activism, education, and community organizing.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 3 Nov. 2024
The pinked-out intergenerational mob cheered while Ciccone, with the concentration of a child doing some very engaging schoolwork, focussed on her console, occasionally leaning over to ask Pierre-Antoine a question.
—Bob Morris, The New Yorker, 28 Oct. 2024
As a result, careers that align the quadruple bottom line – social, environmental, intergenerational and economic wellbeing – are viewed as more future-proof.
—Sally Percy, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
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Expert Panel®, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
Facing Race National Conference (November 20-22, St. Louis, MO)
As the largest multiracial, intergenerational racial justice conference in the country, this St. Louis gathering brings together thought leaders in activism, education, and community organizing.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 3 Nov. 2024
The pinked-out intergenerational mob cheered while Ciccone, with the concentration of a child doing some very engaging schoolwork, focussed on her console, occasionally leaning over to ask Pierre-Antoine a question.
—Bob Morris, The New Yorker, 28 Oct. 2024
As a result, careers that align the quadruple bottom line – social, environmental, intergenerational and economic wellbeing – are viewed as more future-proof.
—Sally Percy, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
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“Intergenerational.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intergenerational. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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