Collocations for generation - noun

current, present | new, younger | older
The older generation prefer a darker and more traditional kind of clothing.

coming, future, later, next, rising
The forest will be preserved for future generations.

earlier, former, last, past, preceding, previous
These children seem to have a stronger sense of purpose than the previous generation. | the wisdom of past generations

first, second, etc.
The second generation of immigrants often adopted British forenames.

subsequent, succeeding, successive
Succeeding generations have added to the stock of stories and legends.

whole
The First World War slaughtered a whole generation.

belong to
people who belong to a younger generation

gap
I was aware of a real generation gap between us.

for a ~
The consequences of the radioactive leakage may not become apparent for a generation or more.

for ~s
This kind of apple has been grown for generations.

from generation to generation
The recipe for making the liqueur has been handed down from generation to generation.

from one generation to the next

electricity, gas, income, power
different methods of power generation