Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

second-generation

Adjective

/ˈsɛkənd dʒɛnəˌreɪʃən/

Definition

Referring to people or things that are part of the second generation following the original or previous generation.

Examples

She is a second-generation immigrant, having been born in the United States to parents from Mexico.
The second-generation smartphone features better battery life and improved camera quality compared to its predecessor.

Meaning

Typically used to describe individuals whose parents were immigrants, or products that are an improved version of an earlier model, reflecting the advancements made since the first generation.