single-generation
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/ˈsɪŋɡəl ˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃən/
one-time cohort
Etymology
'single-generation' originates from the combination of 'single,' meaning 'one' or 'individual,' and 'generation,' which comes from Latin 'generatio,' meaning 'a begetting or bringing forth.'
'generation' changed from the Latin word 'generatio' and eventually became the modern English word 'generation.'
Initially, 'generation' meant 'a begetting or bringing forth,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a group of individuals born and living contemporaneously.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a term used to describe a group or cohort that is born and lives during the same period, often used in the context of family or societal structures.
The single-generation family structure is becoming more common in urban areas.
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Last updated: 2025/01/31 01:07