Generation X
ˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃən ɛks
Definition

Definition of Generation X - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
birth years cultureRarepeople born mid-1960s to early 1980s with shared experiencesRare
  • Generation X values independence and was born in the 1970s.
2.
generation traitsRarepeople born in this period known for shared values and skepticismRare
  • Generation X is often described as skeptical and independent.
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Expressions with generation

lost generationn.
people feeling disconnected from society
Many young people today feel like a lost generation.
snowflake generationn.
young people seen as fragile or easily upset
Some call them the snowflake generation for being easily upset.
sandwich generationn.
middle-aged adults caring for children and aging parents
Many in the sandwich generation feel overwhelmed by their responsibilities.
once in a generationadv.
very rarely or almost never
A talent like hers comes along once in a generation.
skip a generationv.
become popular again after being out of fashion for a generation
Bell-bottom jeans seem to skip a generation in fashion.
next generationn.
people who are expected to succeed the current leaders
The next generation is being trained to handle complex global challenges..

Expressions with X

X's and O'sn.
two-player paper-and-pencil game where players mark three-in-a-row
We played X's and O's during the break.
but X pales beside Yexp.
seems less important when compared to something else
The bonus was welcome, but it pales beside the chance to lead.
X factorn.
special talent or quality
He has the X factor that makes him a star.
X-rayn.
picture made using X-rays
The doctor examined the X-ray of my arm.
game to Xadj.
ready to participate in an activity or event
Are you game to join us for karaoke tonight?
X-ratedadj.
containing explicit sexual content or nudity
The movie was X-rated due to its explicit scenes.
King's Xabbr.
nickname for King's Cross, a place in London
Let's meet at King's X after work.
X, Y, and Z also rann.
participants who did not win or succeed
Diaz, Chen, and Patel also ran, but none came close to winning.
Venomous Agent Xn.
code name for a secretive and dangerous operative
The spy was known only as Venomous Agent X.
X-Acton.
brand of precision cutting tools
He used an X-Acto to cut the paper.

Terms related to Generation X

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generategenerationgenerationalgenerativegeneratoradolescenceadulthoodcohortculturedemographypopulationtimeline

Terms with Generation X included in their meaning

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slackern.
culture
member of 1990s Generation X subculture

Examples of Generation X in a sentence

  • Many Generation X members prefer classic rock music.
  • Generation X values work-life balance.
  • Many Generation X members grew up with early computers.

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  1. French:génération X, ...
  2. German:Generation X, ...
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  4. Spanish:Generación X, ...
  5. Portuguese:Geração X, ...
  6. Chinese:X世代, ...
  7. Japanese:ジェネレーションX, ...
  8. Arabic:جيل إكس, ...
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  10. Russian:Поколение X, ...
  11. Ukrainian:покоління X, Покоління X, ...
  12. Hindi:जनरेशन एक्स, ...
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