Generation

/d‍ʒˌɛnəɹˈe‍ɪʃən/

/ˌdʒɛnɝˈeɪʃən/

Generation

the production of heat or electricity

people born and living at approximately the same period of time

synonyms : coevals

a group of people of about the same age partaking in a certain activity

the normal time between successive generations

the act of producing offspring or multiplying by such production

a coming into being

synonyms : genesis

a class or step of technological development

a particular stage in the history of a family

Examples

1. Men of our generation never stood on ceremony.

2. The years of stagnation did a lot of harm to the younger generation.

3. For generations, people have made furniture out of what was available.

4. We must take care of the world for future generations.