a generation gap



a generation gap

the lack of understanding between older and younger people that is caused by their different experiences, opinions and behaviour It is unusual for a singer to bridge the generation gap and appeal to both young and old alike. There's a big age difference between us but we've never been troubled by a generation gap.
See also: gap, generation

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Joie[dʒɔi]
EdithEE-dith (English), E-dit (German, Swedish)English, German, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Dutch
Paride-Italian
Philbert-French (Rare)
Maryloumer-ee-LOO, mar-ee-LOOEnglish
Wigmar-Ancient Germanic