multigenerational
adjective
mul·ti·gen·er·a·tion·al
ˌməl-tē-ˌje-nə-ˈrā-sh(ə-)nəl 
-ˌtī-
: consisting of, relating to, or involving more than one generation (as of a family)
multigenerational households
Farm life is unique because of its closeness to the land, the need for family members to work together, the multigenerational involvement, and the sense of family entrepreneurship—positive factors which also can lead to stress.—
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Hosting a multigenerational retreat for extended family or participating in formal networking events can help maintain social connections and create opportunities for new relationships.
—Andy Busser, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Curt Smith and Roland Orzabal reflect on their 40-year career, the experience of making their new live concert album and film, and their multigenerational success
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Interacting with Curt Smith and Roland Orzabal of Tears for Fears is not a relaxing experience.
—Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 22 Oct. 2024
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Stretching across a gorgeous 88-acre farm, this rental is ideal for multigenerational getaways in the countryside.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2024
Commodores James and Mary Ann Todd Oklahomans James and Mary Ann Todd come from a multigenerational family of ranchers.
—Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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Andy Busser, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Curt Smith and Roland Orzabal reflect on their 40-year career, the experience of making their new live concert album and film, and their multigenerational success
Written by Lily Moayeri |
Interacting with Curt Smith and Roland Orzabal of Tears for Fears is not a relaxing experience.
—Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 22 Oct. 2024
All of that, and more, found in the 30 properties below.
Farmhouse Escape in New Paltz
Photo: Courtesy of Airbnb
Stretching across a gorgeous 88-acre farm, this rental is ideal for multigenerational getaways in the countryside.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2024
Commodores James and Mary Ann Todd Oklahomans James and Mary Ann Todd come from a multigenerational family of ranchers.
—Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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“Multigenerational.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/multigenerational. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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