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

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Example Sentences

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LGBTQ

Nine percent of the U.S population openly identifies as LGBTQ, double the percentage fourteen years ago.

From Salon ● Jul. 27, 2026

We have literally every letter in the LGBTQ, so wear your brightest and most sassy look, bring yourself, and bring your dad.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 30, 2024

But until now, the survey hasn’t included any questions that indicate whether the Ph.D. graduates identify as LGBTQ.

From Science Magazine ● May 14, 2024

“We are a progressive, diverse city living together, celebrating each other: LGBTQ, AAPI, Black, Latino, Palestinian and Jewish.”

From Seattle Times ● Mar. 7, 2024

In Champion, Ray BLK's "witty and passionate" character Honey is LGBTQ, something she also thinks is important to highlight.

From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2023

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