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

people who belong to a younger generation

The consequences of the radioactive leakage may not become apparent for a generation or more.