Coronials are a future demographic cohort, a potential subset of Generation Z or Generation Alpha, expected to be conceived in the wake of the 2019-20 coronavirus pandemic. Similarly to Population Growth following the initial decline in population due to natural disasters or war, such as Second World War baby boomers, Coronials are expected to be conceived in one of two situations: increased sexual activity between self-isolated or locked-down couples; population growth following the demise of the infection. The latter has been encouraged amongst some communities and governments^[1]. As a result, the first Coronials are expected to be born in late 2020.

Name

The name, Coronials, is derived from the Coronavirus and its affiliated pandemic, and the demographic group, Millennials.

Alternative Definition

The term may also be used to describe those millennials whose adolescent lives have been significantly impacted by the social effects of the pandemic. One such impact is that of school closures which began in March 2020 in several countries as part of precautionary measures to stop the spread of the virus^[2]. Those students whose examinations will not take place, for example those in the United Kingdom^[3] may be referred to as coronials.

See Also

• Millennials
• Generation Z
• Generation Alpha
• Baby boomers

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