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Verified for the 2026 examโขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Definition
LGBTQ+ is an acronym representing lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (trans), queer/questioning (Q), and other sexual orientations/gender identities beyond heterosexual/cisgender norms.
Related terms
Gender identity: An individual's deeply held sense of their gender, which may or may not align with the sex assigned at birth.
Homophobia: Prejudice, discrimination, or hostility towards individuals who identify as homosexual.
Transgender rights: Advocacy for equal rights and protections for individuals whose gender identity differs from the sex assigned at birth.