CultureAugust 9, 2026

multigenerational

MUL-ti-jen-uh-RAY-shuh-nul

Definition

Relating to or involving several generations, especially referring to a home designed to accommodate members of different age groups living together.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin prefix 'multi-' meaning 'many' and the Latin 'generatio' meaning 'begetting or kind,' entering English to describe social or familial structures spanning multiple age groups.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe how the Pridi41 House is structured to support the needs of a multi-aged family living within a shared vertical space. It highlights the design's flexibility in facilitating communal living across different life stages.

Bangkok’s Pridi41 House by Anonym Studio: A Vertical Oasis with Integrated Natural Elements

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