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{{Short description|Difference of opinions between generations}} {{Other uses}}{{Essay-like|date=November 2024}}{{Globalize|date=November 2024|2=Western world}} A ''' generation gap''' or '''generational gap''' is a difference of opinions and outlooks between one [[generation]] and another. These differences may relate to beliefs, politics, language, work, demographics and values.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dictionary.com/browse/generation-gap|title=the definition of generation gap|website=www.Dictionary.com|access-date=25 March 2019}}</ref> The differences between generations can cause misunderstandings, but it is possible for generations to overcome their differences and maintain functional relationships.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cambridge |first=University Press & Assessment |date=2023 |title=Cambridge Dictionary |url=https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/generation-gap }}</ref>
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