Meaning of the word generation-x in English

What does generation-x mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

generation-x

US /ˌdʒen.ə ˈreɪ.ʃən ˈeks/
UK /ˌdʒen.ə ˈreɪ.ʃən ˈeks/

Noun

a way of referring to the group of people who were born in the 1960s and 1970s:

Example:
Members of Generation X are often portrayed as having no clear direction to their lives.