The generation
Example: The generation after the war built new schools.
Definition
"The generation" refers to all of the people born and living around the same time, typically sharing common experiences or characteristics. For example, the generation after the war built new schools, indicating those who grew up during that historical period.
Etymology
The phrase "the generation" comes from the Latin word 'generatio,' which means 'a begetting' or 'production.' It evolved to describe a group of people born and living at about the same time. Did you know? The concept of generations helps historians understand social changes over time.
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"The generation" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (A1) - set 1", containing 208 commonly used words.
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