generation x

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Noun generation x has 1 sense

generation X, gen X - the generation following the baby boom (especially Americans and Canadians born in the 1960s and 1970s)
--₁ is a kind of generation

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Generation X

Definition:

Generation X refers to a cohort of people born between the early 1960s and late 1970s, following the Baby Boomer generation. They are commonly characterized as independent, self-reliant, and adaptable individuals.

Sample sentences:

Many members of Generation X grew up witnessing significant technological advancements.
Generation X had to navigate the transition from analog to digital technologies.
Unlike the Baby Boomers, Generation X experienced economic uncertainties during their early adulthood.