"next-gen" meaning in English

See next-gen in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Etymology: Shortening. Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} next-gen (not comparable)
  1. (informal) next-generation Tags: informal, not-comparable Synonyms: nextgen
    Sense id: en-next-gen-en-adj-SMi2KaeT Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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