trasversalità

cross-cutting nature; cross-party appeal

noun trahz-ver-sah-lee-TAH Rare

Usage Note

Trasversalità is an abstract noun from trasversale (transversal/cross-cutting), used heavily in Italian political and sociological discourse to describe a position or movement that cuts across traditional dividing lines — party, class, or ideology. It is an invariable noun (no plural inflection needed; the accent marks final stress). English equivalents are 'cross-party appeal' or 'non-partisan reach'.

Examples

"La trasversalità del movimento stupisce tutti."

Natural Translation

The cross-party appeal of the movement surprises everyone.

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