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

While the city has in recent years been perceived as becoming gay-friendly, it has limited rights for the estimated 6% of the adult population who identify as LGBTQ.

From BBC • Sep. 10, 2025

I think it's very, deeply connected to how she feels, as far as her support and advocacy of LGBTQ.

From Salon • Jul. 4, 2024

Alternatives should take into account the needs of Black and brown students, as well as those from the LGBTQ, immigrant, refugee, special education and multilingual communities.

From Seattle Times • May 28, 2024

But until now, the survey hasn’t included any questions that indicate whether the Ph.D. graduates identify as LGBTQ.

From Science Magazine • May 14, 2024

It’s not about the movie, but about LGBTQ, trans and gender fluidity,” said Ayman Mhanna, executive director of the Samir Kassir Foundation, a Beirut-based rights organization.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 31, 2023