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adj
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).
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adj
Of or relating to intersectionalism or intersectionality.
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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).
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adj
Existing or occurring between sections or groups.
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History
From intersection + -al.
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *h1én Proto-Indo-European *h1entér Proto-Italic *n̥ter Latin inter Latin inter-bor. English inter- English section English -al English sectional English intersectional From inter- + sectional.
