1. Plural of intersectional; people or groups whose identities involve the intersection of multiple marginalized social categories (such as race, gender, class, and sexuality).
Usage: academic; social sciences; often used in discussions of social justice and identity politics
2. Advocates or scholars of intersectionality, the theory that social inequalities are interconnected and must be understood together rather than separately.
Usage: academic; social sciences

Examples

• The conference brought together intersectionals from various academic disciplines to discuss identity and inequality.
• Many intersectionals argue that addressing discrimination requires understanding how multiple forms of oppression overlap.
• The organization's leadership includes intersectionals committed to centering the voices of multiply marginalized communities.
• Intersectionals have contributed significantly to contemporary feminist theory and social justice movements.
• The panel featured intersectionals who shared their research on how race, gender, and class intersect in the workplace.