Generation-X is a term used to describe people born between the mid-1960s and early 1980s. However, there are several other synonyms that have been used to describe this generation in different parts of the world. In North America, the term "baby busters" was used while in the UK, this generation was referred to as the "MTV generation." In Australia, they were known as "pub rockers," and in New Zealand, they were called "the latchkey kids." Other synonyms for Generation-X include "slackers," "lost generation," and "shadow boomers." Regardless of the term used, these individuals are known for their cynicism, skepticism, and tendency to avoid traditional career paths.