generation

US /ˌdʒɛnəˈreʃən/

UK /ˌdʒenəˈreɪʃn/

A2

noun

  • Act or process of producing or causing something
  • People born and living at about the same time

Examples

These children seem to have a stronger sense of purpose than the previous generation. the wisdom of past generations

I was aware of a real generation gap between us.