LGBTQ

adjective

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

   LGBTQ rights.

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of LGBTQ¹

First recorded in 1995–2000; by abbreviation

Example Sentences

For white people, the idea of reclaiming what was “taken” from them is a real thing: jobs taken by immigrants, college admissions by affirmative action, unfiltered opinions by cancel culture, Christian values by women and the LGBTQ+ community – and since the end of segregation – athletics by Black people.

From Salon

Surviving those rides has made Shumake the fastest LGBTQ+ driver in history and, at a lanky 6 feet 4, the tallest in drag racing as well.

From Los Angeles Times

“It was one of the smartest and dumbest things I’ve ever done. But I bought it all. I bought the cow and the farm,” said Shumake, who works at New York’s Ali Forney Center, which protects homeless LGBTQ+ youth.

From Los Angeles Times

Trump’s presidential term could bring sweeping changes to financial aid, impact UC research funding and eliminate protections for LGBTQ+ and undocumented students.

From Los Angeles Times

A decade ago, LGBTQ+ communities were gaining greater visibility and acceptance in China’s traditionally conservative society.

From Los Angeles Times