baby-boom generation
Noun: - The significantly larger demographic cohort born in the United States during the post-World War II period, approximately from 1946 to 1964. This generation is characterized by its substantial size relative to preceding and following generations.
The term is used as a singular collective noun to refer to this specific demographic group as a whole. - The policies had a profound impact on the baby-boom generation. - Members of the baby-boom generation are now reaching retirement age.
- The baby-boom generation influenced music, culture, and politics as it came of age.
- Economists study the spending habits of the baby-boom generation.
- Social Security systems are adapting to the aging baby-boom generation.
- As a demographic marker: The term is often used in sociology, economics, and marketing to analyze trends.
- Marketing strategies were revolutionized to target the vast baby-boom generation.
- In possessive form: To describe attributes or possessions of this group.
- The baby-boom generation's values shaped a national conversation.
- Baby Boomer (noun): An individual member of the baby-boom generation.
- A typical Baby Boomer witnessed the rise of television.
- Baby Boom (noun): The marked increase in the birth rate that produced this generation.
- The post-war baby boom lasted nearly two decades.
- Boomers: A common informal synonym.
- Boomers are a powerful voting bloc.
- Post-war generation: A descriptive synonym focusing on the time period.
This term specifically refers to the U.S. demographic phenomenon, though similar post-war population increases occurred in other countries (e.g., Canada, Australia). In those contexts, it may be specified (e.g., "the Canadian baby-boom generation").
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the larger than expected generation in United States born shortly after World War II
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