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Intersectional (adj) means relating to the way different kinds of discrimination overlap and combine, for example sexism and racism affecting the same group of people.

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Relating to the way different kinds of discrimination overlap and combine, for example sexism and racism affecting the same group of people.

Connected with the theory or study of how forms of discrimination overlap.

"Hunter has also been serving as coordinator for Jewish life and intersectional programming at the College of Wooster." — Jeremy Pelzer, Green Party presidential hopeful says he was fired as rabbi because of Israel criticism (2019)

Including or considering several different groups of people and the unfair treatment each may experience.

"The next Age of the Goddess will not allow for spaces that are exclusionary of trans and nonbinary people, both because it will be intersectional and political, and because it will demand liberation for all." — Trevor Greenfield, Seven Ages of the Goddess (2018)

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

Formed from intersection and -al.

Rhymes for intersectional

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What is the meaning of intersectional?

"intersectional" (adj) means relating to the way different kinds of discrimination overlap and combine, for example sexism and racism affecting the same group of people.

What are the different meanings of intersectional?

"intersectional" has 3 main meanings: 1. Relating to the way different kinds of discrimination overlap and combine, for example sexism and racism affecting the same group of people; 2. Connected with the theory or study of how forms of discrimination overlap; 3. Including or considering several different groups of people and the unfair treatment each may experience.