GLBTQ

adjective

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

noun

1. Usually GLBTQs, GLBTQ's a person in this group.

Word History and Origins

Origin of GLBTQ¹

First recorded in 2000–05

Example Sentences

"It's not surprising to me. But I'm also, I'm really saddened. I hope the folks who are, the victims of that attack are getting support where they need," Michael Nguyen, chair of the GLBTQ+ Asian Pacific Alliance, said of the attacks, according to Fox KTVU.

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“GLBTQ are already waking up every day with a mountain to climb in terms of acceptance. The last thing we need is a food truck mocking us.”

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Too many GLBTQ youth are homeless and need basic services.

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On August 3-4, 2013, gaymers who think that Princess Peach would be better off with Zelda, or that male Shephard should romance Kaiden Alenko, will be meeting in to educate and inspire a game-playing audience who happen to be GLBTQ.

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