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inter-generation adjective[ before noun ] mainly UK(alsointergeneration)uk /ˌɪn.tə.dʒen.əˈreɪ.ʃən/ us /ˌɪn.t̬ɚ.dʒen.əˈreɪ.ʃən/(also intergenerational) involving different generations(= groups of people within a society who are of a similar age): 代际间的 There's no doubt that inter-generation poverty and disadvantage has increased. The organization holds intergeneration tea parties for high-school students and nursing-home residents. The feared inter-generation conflict never materialized. Languages can die out due to a progressive failure of intergeneration transmission. This has resulted in inter-generation disputes, with some young people dropping out of school, running away, or becoming involved in gang activities. A transition from a more traditional or family-oriented culture to a more individual-oriented culture can lead to inter-generation tensions. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases Groups of people affinity group alliance an anti-gang assemblage factionally family federation federative First Nation line (someone) up mafia mob peer group phalanx posse public quaternity scratch syndicate |