LGBT

adjective

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

   the LGBT community.

noun

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

   Which city has the most LGBTs?

LGBT

abbreviation

1. lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender

noun

1. a lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender person

Word History and Origins

Origin of LGBT¹

First recorded in 1990–95; by abbreviation

Example Sentences

"It misrepresents the legal position, it runs contrary to our values, it seeks to put us at odds with our longstanding support for LGBT+ people."

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But Lucas North, treasurer of LGBT+ Liberal Democrats, argued that the debate was a "sham" and urged conference-goers to "reject the idea that trans identities are up for debate".

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Stand Up to Racism Scotland said the counter-protest "reflected the true community of Falkirk" and included trade unions, faith groups, LGBT+ organisations, and refugee rights advocates, "all united in peaceful opposition to racist hate."

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The charity and the Premier League began working together in 2017 to "help further promote LGBT+ equality in football".

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More than 500 groups, made up of LGBT+ community groups, businesses, and partners, forming together to make a total of over 33,000 participants.

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