old generation
Those who preceded
Old generation refers to people from an earlier era, typically those significantly older than the speaker or the current dominant age group.
The phrase often carries connotations of outdated thinking or resistance to change: The old generation doesn't understand social media.
It contrasts with younger cohorts in discussions of cultural shifts, technology adoption, or generational conflict.
Unlike specific labels like "baby boomers," old generation is relative—who counts depends entirely on who's speaking.
- elderlyAdvanced in age
- senior citizensOlder adults, typically retired
- ancestorsThose from whom one descends
- vintageQuality from past eras
- bygoneOf earlier times
traditional · old school · grandparents · boomers · heritage · nostalgia · good old days · back in my day · classic · antique · veteran · elders · golden years · aging population · forebears · outdated · retro · legacy
- JVMbytecode, heap, stack, JIT, garbage collector
old generationyoung generation
Society's newest members
new generation · younger generation · next generation · rising generation · youth
old generationrising generation
newcomers · heirs · fresh blood · new wave
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