LGBTQ

American  

adjective

1. pertaining collectively to people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (or those questioning their gender identity orsexual orientation ).

   LGBTQ rights.

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noun

1. Usually LGBTQs, LGBTQ's a person in this group.

Etymology

Origin of LGBTQ

First recorded in 1995–2000; by abbreviation

Example Sentences

The Civil War, civil rights, the suffrage movement, LGBTQ+ rights: Each was a test not only of our empathy but our commitment to democracy, in its truest form, regardless of what we as individuals felt was at risk for ourselves.

From Los Angeles Times

Local organisers in Seattle have designated the World Cup match between Egypt and Iran at Lumen Field on 26 June as the centre of celebrations of the LGBTQ+ community.

From BBC

The game will take place on the weekend of Seattle Pride, and two days before the anniversary of the Stonewall Riots, which are generally regarded as the birth of the LGBTQ+ rights movement.

From BBC

However he said it was likely there would be celebrations of LGBTQ+ people in stands during the Egypt v Iran game.

From BBC

He said art from a poster competition would be displayed around the city, and there would be a LGBTQ+ history trail for people to follow.

From BBC