"X Generation" meaning in All languages combined

See X Generation on Wiktionary

Proper name [English]

Head templates: {{en-proper noun|head=X Generation}} X Generation
  1. Alternative form of Generation X Tags: alt-of, alternative Alternative form of: Generation X Categories (topical): Generations
    Sense id: en-X_Generation-en-name-wRVGA3Ef Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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