intersectional

[ in-ter-sek-shuh-nl ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

of or relating to to an intersection, or a place where two or more roads, lines, or elements meet:
intersectional traffic flow.
noting or relating to intersectionality, the theory that the overlap of social identities contributes to the specific type of oppression and discrimination experienced by an individual:
Intersectional feminism raises the profile of underrepresented minority women and addresses many diverse challenges to gender equality.

First recorded in 1845–50; intersection ( def ) + -al ¹( def )

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