Synonyms for

Generation

Verb / ˌdʒenɜ:ˈeɪʃʌn / Another word for generation — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Generation refers to a group of individuals born and living at the same time or a period of time considered in terms of the average period between the birth of parents and the birth of their offspring.

Synonyms & similar words

multiplication genesis contemporaries propagation coevals cohort contemporaries era time period cycle epoch timeframe lifetime age stage phase span duration interval moment season spell

Synonyms by register

Formal

production creation origination procreation

Informal

batch crop set lot

Literary

progeny offspring issue

Antonyms

destruction cessation extinction ending termination obsolescence

Common collocations

  • next generation
  • previous generation
  • generation gap
  • generation to come
  • generation of vipers
  • generation of artists
  • generation of scientists
  • digital generation

Word family

noun generation
verb generate
adjective generative
adverb generatively

Usage note

The word 'generation' can refer to a group of people born around the same time, or the act of producing something. Be mindful of context to avoid ambiguity.

Example sentences

  1. Our generation is more tech-savvy than our parents.
  2. My grandmother talks about her generation's experiences during World War II.
  3. The Baby Boomer generation is known for its large population.
  4. Each generation has its own trends and fashion styles.
  5. I feel a sense of connection with others in my generation.

Quotes

  • "The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall." -Nelson Mandela
  • "Every generation of Americans needs to know that freedom exists not to do what you like, but having the right to do what you ought." -Pope John Paul II
  • "We must be the change we wish to see in the world." -Mahatma Gandhi

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