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

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

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

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

The charity and the Premier League began working together in 2017 to "help further promote LGBT+ equality in football".

From BBC • Aug. 8, 2025