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Gen Z years
/dʒɛn ˈziː jɪərz/ (jen ZEE years)
Definition
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The birth years defining Generation Z (also known as Zoomers), the demographic cohort following Millennials. Commonly cited as 1997 to 2012, though exact ranges vary slightly by source (e.g., mid-1990s to early 2010s).
Examples
Born in the prime Gen Z years, she navigates Discord like a pro but stares blankly at a landline.
Historians will argue over the exact Gen Z years longer than boomers argue about vinyl vs. streaming.
If your birthday falls in the Gen Z years, congratulations—you're fluent in emoji but allergic to small talk.
The Gen Z years gifted us viral dances and existential dread in equal measure.