Meaning & use
intersection
A point where two or more roads, lines, or paths meet or cross.
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The accident happened at a busy intersection near the school.
Her research sits at the intersection of psychology and economics.
A note on using this word
Beyond traffic, it's widely used figuratively to describe where two fields, ideas, or identities overlap.
Words with a similar meaning
crossroadsjunction
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