intersectional

Meaning

Adjective

• 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).
• Of or relating to intersectionalism or intersectionality.
• 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).
• Existing or occurring between sections or groups.

Origin

• From intersection + -al.
• From inter- + sectional.