GLBTQ

adjective

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

noun

1. Usually GLBTQs, GLBTQ's. a person in this group.

Word History and Origins

Origin of GLBTQ¹

First recorded in 2000–05

Example Sentences

"It's not surprising to me. But I'm also, I'm really saddened. I hope the folks who are, the victims of that attack are getting support where they need," Michael Nguyen, chair of the GLBTQ+ Asian Pacific Alliance, said of the attacks, according to Fox KTVU.

From Fox News

“GLBTQ are already waking up every day with a mountain to climb in terms of acceptance. The last thing we need is a food truck mocking us.”

From The Guardian

Too many GLBTQ youth are homeless and need basic services.

From MSNBC

On August 3-4, 2013, gaymers who think that Princess Peach would be better off with Zelda, or that male Shephard should romance Kaiden Alenko, will be meeting in to educate and inspire a game-playing audience who happen to be GLBTQ.

From Forbes