LGBT

American

adjective

pertaining collectively to people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender.

the LGBT community.

noun

Usually LGBTs, LGBT's a person in this group.

Which city has the most LGBTs?

LGBT British

abbreviation

lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender

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noun

a lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender person

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Etymology

Origin of LGBT

First recorded in 1990–95; by abbreviation

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