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LGBTQIA

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LGBTQIA (adjective) means relating to people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning, intersex, and asexual or aromantic; used as an inclusive umbrella term for sexual and gender minorities. Example: “The council funds an LGBTQIA youth group that meets on Thursdays.”

adjective

Relating to people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning, intersex, and asexual or aromantic; used as an inclusive umbrella term for sexual and gender minorities.

"The council funds an LGBTQIA youth group that meets on Thursdays."

"She writes about LGBTQIA history in the north of England."

noun

The community made up of these groups, taken collectively.

"The march drew support from across the LGBTQIA and beyond."

How to use LGBTQIA

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA short way of naming people who are not straight or not cisgender.

When to use it

Neutral and standard in journalism, policy and everyday use; written in capitals, with or without a following plus sign.

Memory tip

It is normally used before a noun ("LGBTQIA students"); avoid using it as a label for an individual person.

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LGBT → LGBTQ → LGBTQIA+ →

Common pairings

LGBTQIA community LGBTQIA rights LGBTQIA+ people LGBTQIA history

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

An initialism of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (or questioning), intersex, and asexual (or aromantic).

Origin: English

Synonyms

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LGBT LGBTQ LGBTQIA+ queer

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Rhymes for LGBTQIA

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Frequently asked questions

What does each letter in LGBTQIA stand for?

L is lesbian, G is gay, B is bisexual, T is transgender, Q is queer or questioning, I is intersex, and A is asexual, and often also aromantic or agender. A plus sign is frequently added to signal that the list is not exhaustive.

What is the difference between LGBT and LGBTQIA?

They refer to broadly the same community, but LGBTQIA is the longer and more explicitly inclusive form, naming queer or questioning, intersex and asexual people as well. LGBT is the older and shorter abbreviation and is still widely used.

Does the A stand for ally?

In most style guides and community usage the A stands for asexual, and often aromantic and agender as well. Some organisations have used it for "ally", but this reading is contested, since allies are supporters rather than members of the community.

What is the meaning of LGBTQIA?

"LGBTQIA" (adjective) means relating to people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning, intersex, and asexual or aromantic; used as an inclusive umbrella term for sexual and gender minorities.

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