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We'll continue to see more and more brands integrate social causes, charitable components and environmental issues as underlying themes to their campaigns and messaging. Humans connect with humans after all, and brands are using this as a point of connection to engage with their audience, especially charity-minded Generation Y.
Amy Jo Martin

Meaning of "Generation Y" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF GENERATION Y

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF GENERATION Y

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Generation Y is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES GENERATION Y MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Millennials

Millennials are the demographic cohort following Generation X. There are no precise dates when the generation starts and ends. Researchers and commentators use birth years ranging from the early 1980s to the early 2000s.

Definition of Generation Y in the English dictionary

The definition of Generation Y in the dictionary is members of the generation of people born between the early 1980s and mid-1990s who are seen as being discerning consumers with a high disposable income.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE GENERATION Y

Generation C
generation gap
Generation Jones
Generation O
Generation X
Generation Xer
Generation XL
Generation Z

Synonyms and antonyms of Generation Y in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «Generation Y» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF GENERATION Y

Find out the translation of Generation Y to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of Generation Y from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Generation Y» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

Y世代
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Generación Y
570 millions of speakers

English

Generation Y
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

जनरेशन वाई
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

جيل Y
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

поколение Y
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

geração Y
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

জেনারেশন ওয়াই
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

génération Y
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Generasi Y
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Generation Y
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ジェネレーションY
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

Y 세대
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Generasi Y
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

thế hệ Y
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

தலைமுறை Y
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

जनरेशन Y
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Yedi Üretimi
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

generazione Y
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

generacja Y
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

покоління Y
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Generatia Y
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

Generation Y
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Generation Y
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

Generation Y
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

generasjon Y
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Generation Y

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Generation Y

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2 QUOTES WITH «GENERATION Y»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word Generation Y.
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Amy Jo Martin
We'll continue to see more and more brands integrate social causes, charitable components and environmental issues as underlying themes to their campaigns and messaging. Humans connect with humans after all, and brands are using this as a point of connection to engage with their audience, especially charity-minded Generation Y.
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Erik Qualman
You're talking about a younger generation, Generation Y, whose interpersonal communication skills are different from Generation X. The younger generation is more comfortable saying something through a digital mechanism than even face to face.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «GENERATION Y»

Discover the use of Generation Y in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Generation Y and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Not Everyone Gets A Trophy: How to Manage Generation Y
This book will frame Generation Y (children born between 1978-1991) for corporate leaders and managers at time when the corporate world is desperate to recruit and retain worked in this age group.
Bruce Tulgan, 2009
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How Cool Brands Stay Hot: Branding to Generation Y
Full of statistics and case studies including Nokia, Nivea, PlayStation, Coca Cola, Volkswagen, Smirnoff, Red Bull, H&M, and Levi's, How Cool Brands Stay Hot provides you with creative ideas on how to position, develop and promote your ...
Joeri Van Den Bergh, Mattias Behrer, 2013
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Generation Y
Generation Y are the 4.5 million Australians born between 1978 and 1994, and are the second largest Australian generation.
Peter Sheahan, 2006
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Managing Generation Y: Global Citizens Born in the Late ...
Ongoing research indicates that the fourteenth generation has expectations of their bosses such as: Provide challenging work that matters Balance clearly delegated assignments with the freedom and flexibility to produce results in their own ...
Carolyn A. Martin (Ph. D.), 2001
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Tourism and Generation Y
Generation Y is a phenomenon identified by social scientists and social commentators, and is frequently discussed in the media. This book looks at Generation Y in a tourism context.
Pierre Benckendorff, Gianna Moscardo, Donna Pendergast, 2010
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The Faith of Generation Y
Draws on research amongst young people to ask what interest those born after 1980 have in Christianity. Does belief in God make any difference to them? A must read for all working with young people in the church.
Bob Mayo, Sally Nash, 2010
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25 Ways to Motivate Generation Y: A Pocketbook Guide
Employers across all industries must understand and appreciate the qualities and values of younger workers in order to recruit, motivate, and retain them. This book explores the motivational needs of Gen Y and their impact in the workplace.
Arthur M. Baldonado, 2008
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Plugged In: The Generation Y Guide to Thriving at Work
They make up nearly one-third of all Americans living today. Born after 1980, they're now pouring into the work world with values, aspirations, and approaches that differ markedly from their parents--and coworkers.
Tamara Erickson, 2013
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Generation Y-not: The Millennial Generation at a Glance and ...
Like every generation before, today's young adults are unique consumers and producers of culture.
Kristian Anderson, 2007
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Y in the Workplace: Managing the "Me First" Generation
Flip-flops, iPods, MySpace, "Dude," Instant Messaging. Whatever happened to dress shoes, sir/ma'am, in-person meetings, and traditional work etiquette?
Nicole A. Lipkin, April J. Perrymore, 2009

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «GENERATION Y»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Generation Y is used in the context of the following news items.
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To battle attrition, TCS to reduce time an employee spends on a …
About 80% of employees at India's largest software exporter belong to Generation Y " typically the layer with the highest level of people leaving. «Economic Times, Jul 15»
2
Canadian real estate markets reveal income inequity - The Globe …
There's a generational angle to this – the young adults of Generation Y may have lower rates of home ownership than previous generations ... «The Globe and Mail, Jul 15»
3
4 Ways to Advertise to Jewish Millennials – Jewish Business News
Read more about: Baby boomer, Birthright Israel, Culture, demographics, Demography, Generation Y, Jewish ethics, Jewish Federation, Jews, ... «Jewish Business News, Jul 15»
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Gen Y 'probably more amenable' to CPO than general public
Granted, many certainly appreciate these features; looking at overall results, four-fifths of Generation Y put a strong emphasis on having ... «Auto Remarketing, Jul 15»
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The Millennial Mandate: How 'Generation Y' Behavior is Shaping …
Millennials are the most coveted demographic target group today among healthcare marketers. According to the Center for Marketing Research ... «MediaPost Communications, Jul 15»
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Views From Generation Y: Why I Commend Russell Wilson For …
In the world we live in today, we watch and laugh at Mimi and Nikko's shower rod sex tape, listen to Ray J's “I Hit It First,” and turn up to club ... «Madame Noire, Jul 15»
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5 Strategies to Optimize Email Marketing Targeting Millennials
So, when it comes to the millennial generation, also known as Generation Y, it's important to know that this demographic views technology very ... «Entrepreneur, Jul 15»
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Generation Angst: Younger Americans Starting to 'Freak Out' About …
Maybe, for good reason. TIAA-CREF reports that only 56% of Generation Y-aged Americans (18-34) expect Social Security to be around when ... «TheStreet.com, Jul 15»
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When it comes to developing modern and more efficient workplaces …
At present, Generation Y's star is very much in the ascendant, they are the generational cohort born somewhere between the early 1980s and ... «Real Business, Jun 15»
10
'Cut Millennials some slack'
Anybody born in generation Y – those of us who are often quickly disregarded as “just those narcissistic Millennials” – would have lost count of ... «NT News, Jun 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Generation Y [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/generation-y>. Apr 2024 ».
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