The phrase means that something has a greater level or degree of something than what was experienced by people in past generations.
Sentences with «than that of previous generations»
For the first time, today's graduates are facing an American economy that is not promising to be more financially successful than that of the previous generation. (christianitytoday.com)
However, empirical studies find that today's public school students are slightly more advantaged than those of previous generations. (edchoice.org)
The car has a wheelbase 5 inches longer than that of the previous generation, and most of that shows up as additional rear legroom. (articles.orlandosentinel.com)