English Explanatory Dictionary

intersectionality

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The quality or state of being intersectional, that is, of being characterized by intersection (especially of multiple forms of discrimination).
  2. The study of (or a sociological methodology of studying) overlapping or intersecting social identities and related systems of oppression, domination, or discrimination.

Pronunciation

/ɪntəˌsɛkʃəˈnælɪti/ /ɪntɚˌsɛkʃəˈnæləti/ intersectionality US.ogg

Word forms

intersectionality intersectionalities

Etymology

From intersectional + -ity.

Synonyms

cross-sectionality

Related words

intersect intersection intersectional intersectionalism intersectionalist intersectionalistic intersectionally interconnectedness interconnectivity interrelatedness interrelationality multidimensionality
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