LGBT+

American  

Also LGBTQI+, sometimes GLBT+, or LGBTQ+

adjective

1. pertaining collectively to people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender, and to people with gender expressions outside traditional norms, including nonbinary, intersex, and other queer people (and those questioning their gender identity or sexual orientation), along with their allies.

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Etymology

Origin of LGBT+

First recorded in 2010–15

Example Sentences

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LGBT+

Legislation to ban conversion practices was first promised in 2018, but was subject to several government U-turns and the resignation of the government's LGBT+ Advisory Panel.

From BBC ● Jun. 25, 2026

The Church in Wales is working hard to welcome LGBT+ people, but also I respect that there are people in the Church in Wales who find that really difficult.

From BBC ● Dec. 23, 2025

The memorial project was led by Fighting With Pride, an LGBT+ veterans support charity set up to campaign for justice and support those impacted by the ban.

From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2025

The LGBT+ Veterans Memorial is one of 49 recommendations made by The Etherton Review, an independent report commissioned by government which looked at the treatment of LGBT+ veterans who served under the ban.

From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2025

King Charles III will unveil a memorial to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender military personnel at his first official engagement in support of the LGBT+ community.

From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2025