intersectional
English
/ˌɪn.təɹˈsɛk.ʃə.nl̩/
adj
Definitions
- Of or pertaining to an intersection, especially of multiple forms of discrimination (for example, the intersection of misogyny and racism which affects black women specifically).
- Of or relating to intersectionalism or intersectionality.
- Encompassing or concerned with multiple different groups or the forms of discrimination they face (for example, inclusive of women of all races and people of color of all genders).
Etymology
Affix from English intersection.
Origin
English
intersection
Gloss
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Distribution of cognates by language
Geogrpahic distribution of cognates
Cognates and derived terms
- cointersection English
- intersection English
- intersectionalism English
- intersectionality English
- intersectionally English
- nonintersection English
- nonintersectional English
- pseudointersection English
- kruispuntdenken Dutch, Flemish