babyboomer
UK: ˈbeɪbiˌbuːmə | US: ˈbeɪbiˌbuːmər
n. a person born during the demographic post-World War II baby boom (approximately 1946–1964), especially in the US and other Western countries.
The term combines "baby" (referring to infants) and "boom" (a period of rapid increase), reflecting the surge in birth rates post-WWII. The suffix "-er" denotes a person associated with this demographic phenomenon. The word emerged in the 1970s to describe this generation’s economic and cultural impact.
Many babyboomers are now retiring, reshaping pension systems.
The music of the 1960s was heavily influenced by babyboomers.
Babyboomers witnessed significant technological advancements in their lifetimes.
Housing demand surged as babyboomers started families.
Critics argue babyboomers benefited from unique economic opportunities.