multi-generational
[/ˌmʌl.ti.dʒɛn.əˈreɪ.ʃən.əl/]
adjective
multigeracional
1. involving or affecting multiple generations of a family or society
The company has become a multi-generational business, passing from grandfather to father to son.
A empresa se tornou um negócio multigeracional, passando de avô para pai e depois para filho.
2. spanning or designed for people of different age groups
They organized a multi-generational family reunion that included great-grandparents and grandchildren.
Eles organizaram um reunião familiar multigeracional que incluía bisavós e netos.
3. relating to social or cultural phenomena that persist across multiple age groups over time
Poverty can be a multi-generational problem affecting families for decades.
A pobreza pode ser um problema multigeracional que afeta famílias por décadas.
In Brazilian culture, multi-generational households are common and often valued, with extended families living together. In the USA, this concept is gaining prominence in discussions about family businesses, wealth inequality, and social issues like generational trauma. The term is increasingly used in marketing and product design to describe items appealing to various age groups.
Related Idioms & Phrases
multi-generational wealth
multi-generational family business
multi-generational trauma
multi-generational home
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