generation
//ˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃən//
Noun
All of the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively
My parents' generation grew up without the internet.
The average period, generally considered to be about 25-30 years, during which children are born and grow up, become adults, and begin to have children
Three generations of the family lived under one roof.
A single step in descent or lineage; the relationship between parents and their children
Three generations of the family live under one roof.
A group of individuals, most of whom are the same approximate age, having similar ideas, problems, or attitudes
Our generation grew up with smartphones and social media.
A stage or degree in a sequence of technological development or product design
The fifth generation of this smartphone features improved battery life and a faster processor.
The production or creation of something; the act of generating
The generation of electricity from solar panels has increased significantly.