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

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Example Sentences

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LGBTQ

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

We have literally every letter in the LGBTQ, so wear your brightest and most sassy look, bring yourself, and bring your dad.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 30, 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

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