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intersectionality.

The quality or state of being intersectional, that is, of being characterized by intersection (especially of multiple forms of discrimination).

17 characters7 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ɪntəˌsɛkʃəˈnælɪti/Received-Pronunciation/ɪntɚˌsɛkʃəˈnæləti/General-American
  1. The quality or state of being intersectional, that is, of being characterized by intersection (especially of multiple forms of discrimination).

    countable · uncountable
    the intersectionality of these issues
    the intersectionality of race, gender, class, ethnicity, age, generation, marital status, and place of origin
  2. The study of (or a sociological methodology of studying) overlapping or intersecting social identities and related systems of oppression, domination, or discrimination.

    countable · uncountable
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From intersectional + -ity.

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