LGBTQ

American

adjective

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

LGBTQ rights.

noun

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

Etymology

Origin of LGBTQ

First recorded in 1995–2000; by abbreviation

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LGBTQ

Nine percent of the U.S population openly identifies as LGBTQ, double the percentage fourteen years ago.

From Salon ● Jul. 27, 2026

“Being LGBTQ, having those labels, does not remove your stupidity, just like heterosexuality does not remove your stupidity,” she told Vanity Fair.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 23, 2025

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

In Champion, Ray BLK's "witty and passionate" character Honey is LGBTQ, something she also thinks is important to highlight.

From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2023

It’s not a fad but a way of life for the LGBTQ.

From Seattle Times ● Jun. 1, 2023

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