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

As the LGBTQ+ publication Them pointed out in a report, the “115 grams of sugar” anecdote isn’t representative of Dunkin’, but it’s also not inaccurate.

From Slate

I’m very clear about my support for the LGBTQ+ community.

From Slate

United's official LGBTQ+ fans group Rainbow Devils said it welcomed Fletcher's apology and that "homophobic language has no place in football or society regardless of intention or connotation".

From BBC

State officials argued that the ruling would cause administrative chaos across California and also would threaten the privacy rights and living situations of LGBTQ+ students who do not have supportive families.

From Los Angeles Times

The gallery said: "The commissioning of this portrait marks a remarkable opportunity for the NPG to bring together an artist and sitters in celebration of LGBTQ+ representation, philanthropic work and highly regarded photographic art."

From BBC