baby-boom generation

noun

Meaning

The demographic cohort born during the significant surge in birth rates that occurred between 1946 and 1964, following the conclusion of the Second World War.

Examples

  • The baby-boom generation significantly influenced the cultural and political landscape of the late twentieth century.
  • Economists often analyze the baby-boom generation to predict future trends in healthcare and pension spending.

Synonyms: boomers, baby boomers, the post-war cohort, the baby boom