"MTV generation" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} MTV generation
  1. The generation that came of age watching MTV in the late 20th century. Categories (topical): Collectives, Generations, Sociology
    Sense id: en-MTV_generation-en-noun-zckYngKx Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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