golden generationnoun [ C ]
uk/ˈɡəʊl.dən dʒen.əˌreɪ.ʃən//ˈɡoʊl.dən dʒen.əˌreɪ.ʃən/used, especially in sports reports, to refer to a group of skilful football, rugby, etc. players of similar ages who achieve success or are expected to achieve success for their country:
Argentina's golden generation changed soccer forever.
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