"Generation K" meaning in English

See Generation K in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Etymology: Coined by British economist and author Noreena Hertz in 2015. The K stands for Katniss Everdeen, a character in the young-adult novel The Hunger Games (2008). Etymology templates: {{coin|en|Q94555|in=2015|nobycat=1}} Coined by British economist and author Noreena Hertz in 2015 Head templates: {{en-proper-noun|head=Generation K}} Generation K
  1. A demographic cohort identified in 2015, consisting of 13- to 20-year-olds who are relatively anxious, intent on being unique, and concerned about inequality. Wikipedia link: Katniss Everdeen, The Hunger Games Categories (topical): Generations, The Hunger Games
    Sense id: en-Generation_K-en-name-Xb1bTXPQ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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