Meaning of Gen Y | Babel Free

Definitions

1. Clipping of Generation Y.
   abbreviation, alt-of, clipping
2. A member of Generation Y.

Examples

“If you are a member of Gen Y, you probably feel⟳ right at home working with computers and digital media.”

“Since "entitlement" has been a word consistently used to describe⟳ the attitude Millennials bring⟳ with them, this chapter explains why this perception of Gen Y is rampant and what being entitled means to them.”

“According to [Mark⟳] McCrindle, “Gen Alpha will likely stay⟳ in education longer, start⟳ their earning years later and so stay⟳ at home with their parents later than even their predecessors, Gen Z and Gen Y.[…]””

“Gen Ys grew up in a media-saturated postmodern world where technology was pervasive.”

“Growing up, Gen Ys were bombarded with messages, more than any other generation. Due to the 24/7 nature of news and information and with their tech savvy skills and links into social media, they are connected and move⟳ forward⟳ with high expectations.”

“Due to the low unemployment rate in Australia and New Zealand and the high demand⟳ for skilled workers, many organisations are going out of their way to employ⟳ Gen Ys.”

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