LGBTQ is an acronym that stands for:
- L : Lesbian - a woman who is emotionally, romantically, or sexually attracted to other women.
- G : Gay - a person attracted to people of the same sex; often used for men but can refer to anyone attracted to the same gender.
- B : Bisexual - a person attracted to more than one gender.
- T : Transgender - a person whose gender identity differs from the sex they were assigned at birth.
- Q : Queer or Questioning - "queer" is a broad term for sexual and gender minorities who do not identify as exclusively straight or cisgender, and "questioning" refers to those exploring their sexual orientation or gender identity
The acronym is often expanded to LGBTQIA+ to include:
- I : Intersex - people born with physical sex characteristics that do not fit typical definitions of male or female.
- A : Asexual - people who experience little or no sexual attraction to others.
- + : Represents other sexual orientations and gender identities not specifically covered by the letters
This acronym serves as an inclusive umbrella term for diverse sexual orientations and gender identities.
