"iGen" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: From i- + Gen(eration), from having grown up with the internet and in particular smartphones. Popularized by American psychologist Jean Twenge in her book iGen (2017). Etymology templates: {{af|en|i-|gen|alt2=Gen(eration)|id1=Apple}} i- + Gen(eration), {{coin|en|Q32979574|nobycat=1|notext=1}} American psychologist Jean Twenge Head templates: {{en-proper-noun}} iGen
  1. (uncommon) Clipping of iGeneration; synonym of Generation Z. Wikipedia link: iGen (book) Tags: abbreviation, alt-of, clipping, uncommon Alternative form of: iGeneration (extra: synonym of Generation Z) Categories (topical): Generations
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