intersectional

adjective

in·​ter·​sec·​tion·​al ˌin-tər-ˈsek-sh(ə-)nəl 

1

a

: of or relating to intersectionality

Because the intersectional experience is greater than the sum of racism and sexism, any analysis that does not take intersectionality into account cannot sufficiently address the particular manner in which Black women are subordinated.

—Kimberlé Crenshaw

b

: involving members of multiple social categories

… I was near my home, in the midst of a multiracial, multigenerational, intersectional protest. I joined hundreds of others in the streets.

—Kira Banks

2

[inter- + sectional entry 1] : existing between sections

intersectional war

an intersectional game

3

: of or relating to an intersection

intersectional joints/lines

Examples of intersectional in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

My approach to neurodiversity and intersectional inclusion, The Canary Code model, calls for expanding the pie by making the work as flexible and accommodating as possible for everyone. —Ludmila Praslova, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024

Yet, the data is far more compelling for those with intersectional identities such as Latinas, a term used to describe women from Latin America. —Julie Kratz, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024

Tate will play Katja Vanderhoff, a smart, attractive Dutch woman with a PhD in intersectional feminism. —Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2024

Can your story deepen our awareness of the intersectional issues that are the root cause of climate change, such as racial injustice, consolidated power, wealth disparity and extractive economies? —Allison Begalman, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 June 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1752, in the meaning defined at sense 3