Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

xennial

Noun

/ˈzɛn.i.əl/

Definition

A person born in the late Generation X and early Millennial years, typically between the early 1980s and mid-1990s.

Examples

As a Xennial, she fondly remembers playing outside before the rise of smartphones.
Many Xennials find they relate to both the struggles of Gen X and the challenges faced by Millennials.
The Xennial generation often feels caught between two worlds, navigating their identity based on experiences unique to their age.

Meaning

Xennials are considered to be the transitional demographic between Generation X and Millennials, often characterized by their experiences of both analog childhood and digital adulthood.