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

This review produced the Etherton report, which in turn led to the introduction of the LGBT+ Veterans Financial Recognition scheme.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

Jones, the owner of LGBT+ lifestyle magazine Out and About Puerto Vallarta, moved to Mexico after retiring from his job in the United States.

From BBC • Feb. 23, 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 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

Stand Up to Racism Scotland said the counter-protest "reflected the true community of Falkirk" and included trade unions, faith groups, LGBT+ organisations, and refugee rights advocates, "all united in peaceful opposition to racist hate."

From BBC • Aug. 18, 2025