intergenerational
[ˌɪntərˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃənəl]
adjective
intergeracional
1. relating to or affecting multiple generations; occurring between or involving people of different age groups
The program promotes intergenerational learning by pairing young students with elderly mentors.
O programa promove aprendizado intergeracional ao parear jovens estudantes com mentores idosos.
2. passed down or transmitted from one generation to the next
Intergenerational trauma can affect families for decades.
O trauma intergeracional pode afetar famílias por décadas.
3. spanning or including different generations within a family or society
This intergenerational wealth transfer requires careful financial planning.
Esta transferência de riqueza intergeracional requer planejamento financeiro cuidadoso.
The term 'intergenerational' has gained significant importance in both Brazilian and American contexts, particularly in discussions about social inequality, family dynamics, and trauma. In Brazil, it's frequently used in educational programs and social policies aimed at connecting different age groups. In the USA, it appears prominently in discussions about systemic racism, economic disparity, and mental health recovery. The concept reflects modern societies' growing awareness of how experiences and conditions affect multiple generations.
Related Idioms & Phrases
intergenerational wealth gap
intergenerational justice
intergenerational dialogue
intergenerational trauma
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