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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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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

The LGBT+ anti-abuse charity Galop described the amendment as a "landmark moment" for equality.

From BBC Feb. 16, 2026

This week, trick-or-treaters prepared for Halloween, Kamala Harris said she may run for president again, and King Charles III unveiled a memorial to LGBT+ military personnel.

From BBC Oct. 30, 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

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

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