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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.


Etymology

Origin of LGBT+

First recorded in 2010–15

Example Sentences

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The Cabinet Office said the Bill will ensure LGBT+ people are "protected from physical and psychological abuse to change who they are".

From BBC Jun. 25, 2026

"Alternatively, for anyone looking for support that is independent from the police, you can contact Galop, the UK's LGBT+ anti-abuse charity."

From BBC Jun. 19, 2026

She said she was "absolutely delighted" by the "vital change in the law", adding that "this represents a great stride forward in equality for disabled and LGBT+ people".

From BBC Feb. 16, 2026

Younger women, those with disabilities, or those from ethnic minority communities and LGBT+ groups are more likely to miss appointments, officials say.

From BBC Feb. 4, 2026

Commander Woods, 67, is part of the Fighting With Pride charity, which was started by veterans from the LGBT+ community in 2020.

From BBC Oct. 27, 2025

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