generation gap

generation gap

n.

A difference in values and attitudes between one generation and another, especially between young people and their parents.

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generation gap

n

the years separating one generation from the generation that precedes or follows it, esp when regarded as representing the difference in outlook and the lack of understanding between them

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

generation gap - a difference between the views of young people and their parents gap - a difference (especially an unfortunate difference) between two opinions or two views or two situations

Translations

generation gap

n the generation gap → Generationsunterschied m; (as an issue) → Generationskonflikt m