sexual minority

[sek-shoo-uhl mahy-nawr-i-tee, -nor-, mi-]

noun

1. a member or members of the LGBTQ+ community, used especially in the context of discrimination against or advocacy for a minoritized sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

Word History and Origins

Origin of sexual minority¹

First recorded in 1975–80

Example Sentences

Even if you’re not married, if you’re a member of a sexual minority and live in a world that validates same-sex relationships, that relieves a stressor and has measurable benefits on physical and mental health.

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Data from a pilot test of more than 30,000 respondents, released last week, offered some starting estimates: Roughly 2% to 3% of respondents identified as a gender minority and roughly 13% to 15% identified as a sexual minority.

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The pilot data released last week offered some starting estimates: Roughly 2% to 3% of respondents identified as a gender minority and roughly 13% to 15% identified as a sexual minority.

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Beach is the prime investigator for Project Recognize, which aims to improve data collection for asexual and sexual minority identities.

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The unanimous decision was the first time the court has ruled on workplace conditions for a sexual minority and could set a precedent for rulings relating to other public offices and private companies.

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