LGBTQ+ communities
Definition
The term "LGBTQ+" refers to a broad group of people identified by their sexual orientation or gender identity. It stands for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer/Questioning, with the "+" indicating inclusivity of all other sexual orientations and gender identities.
Related terms
Sexual Orientation: Refers to an enduring pattern of emotional, romantic and/or sexual attractions to men, women or both sexes.
Gender Identity: A person's internal sense of their own gender whether that is male, female or something else entirely.
Transgender: An umbrella term for people whose gender identity differs from what is typically associated with the sex they were assigned at birth.
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