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LGBT

American  

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 British  

abbreviation

  1. lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender

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noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of LGBT

First recorded in 1990–95; by abbreviation

Example Sentences

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The terms in question are: Gender, transgender, pregnant person, pregnant people, LGBT, transsexual, non-binary, nonbinary, assigned male at birth, assigned female at birth, biologically male, biologically female.

From Salon • Feb. 4, 2025

The Malaysian authorities said the watches were confiscated in May by the home affairs ministry's law enforcement unit because they featured "LGBT elements".

From BBC • Jul. 17, 2023

"I was scared, because I'm Black and I'm LGBT," she said.

From Reuters • Jun. 13, 2023

Anxiety was particularly high among Seattle-area adults who identified as LGBT, with 82% feeling nervous, anxious or on edge at least several days in the previous two weeks.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 21, 2023

According to PIT data, 9% of D.C.’s homeless population identifies as LGBT.

From Washington Times • Jul. 15, 2022

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