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Zillennial
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a person born on the cusp of Millennials and Generation Z, sharing traits of both generations
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Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Human
Composition
complex compound
Countable
Plural form
zillennials
What is the origin and meaning of the word "zillennial"?
The term zillennial refers to people born on the cusp between Millennials and Generation Z, generally in the late 1990s to early 2000s, who share traits of both generations. They often remember early social media platforms, flip phones, and pre-smartphone life, while also being fluent in the digital trends, humor, and cultural references of Gen Z. Zillennials are sometimes described as cultural translators between the two generations, able to relate to both older and younger peers in terms of technology, music, and social attitudes.
Examples
That zillennial grew up with early social media but remembers VHS tapes.
