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Definition first generation in American English

first generation noun

[singular] noun
1

the generation of people who were the first from their country to go and live in another country

Synonyms and related words
immigration asylum exile
2

the first people to do something

Example

Two thirds of the first generation of mill workers were women.

Synonyms and related words
creative commons engineer pioneer
3

the first type of a particular machine or piece of equipment to be produced

Example

the first generation of cell phones

Synonyms and related words
analog at the touch of a button automatic
Definition first generation in American English