Generation: meaning, definitions and examples
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generation
[ ˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃən ]
technology
The production or creation of something, especially by a natural process or under human control, such as the production of energy, ideas, or offspring.
Synonyms
creation, formation, production
Examples of usage
- Generation of electricity from renewable sources is essential for a sustainable future.
- The younger generation is more tech-savvy than their predecessors.
age group
All of the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively.
Synonyms
age group, cohort, peer group
Examples of usage
- The millennial generation is characterized by their use of technology.
- There is a generation gap between older and younger individuals.
genealogy
A group of individuals born and living at the same time, having common characteristics.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Our family has a tradition of passing down stories through each generation.
- The study of family history reveals the connections between different generations.
Translations
Translations of the word "generation" in other languages:
🇵🇹 geração
🇮🇳 पीढ़ी
🇩🇪 Generation
🇮🇩 generasi
🇺🇦 покоління
🇵🇱 pokolenie
🇯🇵 世代 (sedai)
🇫🇷 génération
🇪🇸 generación
🇹🇷 nesil
🇰🇷 세대 (sedae)
🇸🇦 جيل (jeel)
🇨🇿 generace
🇸🇰 generácia
🇨🇳 世代 (shìdài)
🇸🇮 generacija
🇮🇸 kynslóð
🇰🇿 буын
🇬🇪 თაობა (taoba)
🇦🇿 nəsil
🇲🇽 generación
Word origin
The word 'generation' originates from the Latin word 'generatio', which means 'a begetting, a siring, a generating, or producing'. It has evolved over time to encompass various meanings related to production, age groups, and genealogy. The concept of generations has been studied in sociology, psychology, and anthropology to understand societal trends and behaviors.