intersectional

[ in-ter-sek-shuh-nl ]

/ ˌɪn tərˈsɛk ʃə nl /

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.

Words nearby intersectional

interscholastic, intersect, intersectant, intersecting arcade, intersection, intersectional, intersectional feminism, intersectionality, interseptal, intersession, intersex

Origin of intersectional

First recorded in 1845–50; intersection + -al¹

Examples from the Web for intersectional

At every stage of the intersectional debate the cause of the south supporting State sovereignty became stronger.
The Brothers' War|John Calvin Reed