LGBTQ

American  

adjective

1. pertaining collectively to people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (or those questioning their gender identity orsexual orientation ).

   LGBTQ rights.

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noun

1. Usually LGBTQs, LGBTQ's a person in this group.

Etymology

Origin of LGBTQ

First recorded in 1995–2000; by abbreviation

Example Sentences

A supervisor rejected his request, according to the filing, noting the county was “committed to fostering an inclusive workplace, including for our LGBTQ+ employees.”

From Los Angeles Times

Former contestants of a now-axed BBC LGBTQ+ dating show say they feel "frustrated" and "sad" at the decision to shelve the programme.

From BBC

Sohanpal says it was "frustrating" to hear the show was getting cancelled – and feels the same weight should be given to LGBTQ+ dating shows as it is to straight dating programmes.

From BBC

"I'm so proud that this show has given us the chance to celebrate so many people from the LGBTQ+ community who have made up our wonderful cast," she added in a statement.

From BBC

It would be just as unethical for a therapist to use treatment to pressure someone into being LGBTQ+ as it is to use treatment to coerce someone out of being such an identity.

From Slate