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generation Synonyms

Another word for generation

Choosing another word for generation depends on context, so the 10 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

All of the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively as a social or historical group.

Usage Example

"Younger generations are increasingly relying on digital platforms for their daily news."

Strong
cohort
age group
peer group

• noun (Context 2)

The production, creation, or bringing into existence of something, especially energy, heat, electricity, or ideas.

Usage Example

"Solar panels provide a clean and renewable method for the production of electricity."

Strongest
production
creation
Strong
formation
origination
genesis

• noun (Context 3)

A set of products, machines, or technologies developed at a particular stage in the evolution of a design.

Usage Example

"The latest iteration of smartphones features significantly improved battery life and processing speed."

Strong
iteration
version

Opposites of generation

The opposite of generation shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

destruction
consumption
depletion
See all opposites of generation

• Nearby Words

generally
generalship
generate
generation
generational
generationally
generative

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Generation. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/generation
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