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Definition of intersectional adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

intersectional

adjective
 
/ˌɪntəˈsekʃənl/
 
/ˌɪntərˈsekʃənl/
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  1. relating to different social categories such as race, class and gender and the way that these can combine to result in additional disadvantage or discrimination
    • Intersectional feminism includes all women, whatever their ethnicity, class, sexual orientation, etc.
    • She is excited to represent her intersectional identities as a low-income student and a woman of color in STEM.
    Topics People in societyc2, Social issuesc2
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