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English word origin

Etymology of Gen Z

Clipped compound of Generation Z.

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Unnumbered source etymology

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name

Clipping of Generation Z.

noun

Synonym of Gen-Zer.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Clipped compound of Generation Z.

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