Lgbtq list and meanings
Glossary of Terms: LGBTQ
Definitions were drafted in collaboration with other U.S.-based LGBTQ society organizations and leaders. See acknowledgements section.
Additional terms and definitions about gender identity and gender expression, transgender people, and nonbinary people are available in the Transgender Glossary.
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LGBTQ
Acronym for lesbian, lgbtq+, bisexual, transgender, and queer. The Q generally stands for queer when LGBTQ organizations, leaders, and media use the acronym. In settings offering support for youth, it can also stand for questioning. LGBT and LGBTQ+ are also used, with the + added in recognition of all non-straight, non-cisgender identities. (See Transgender Glossary ) Both are acceptable, as are other versions of thi
The following list is neither comprehensive nor incontrovertible, but it&#;s an ever-improving list of definitions for terminology relating to LGBTQ+ identities & people, sexualities, and genders.
advocate – 1noun : a person who actively works to end intolerance, educate others, and assist social equity for a marginalized group. 2verb : to actively support or plea in favor of a particular cause, the action of working to end intolerance or school others.
agender – adj. : a person with no (or very little) connection to the traditional system of gender, no personal alignment with the concepts of either man or woman, and/or someone who sees themselves as existing without gender. Sometimes called gender neutrois, gender neutral, or genderless.
ally /“al-lie”/ – noun : a (typically straight and/or cisgender) person who supports and respects members of the LGBTQ community. We consider people to be active allies who take action on in support and respect.
androgyny /“an-jrah-jun-ee”/ (androgynous) – 1 noun. : a gender expression that has elements of both
LGBTQIA Resource Center Glossary
GLOSSARY
The terms and definitions below are always evolving, switching and often mean unlike things to different people. They are provided below as a starting signal for discussion and sympathy. This Glossary has been collectively built and created by the staff members of the LGBTQIA Resource Center since the initial s.
These are not universal definitions. This glossary is provided to help grant others a more thorough but not entirely comprehensive understanding of the significance of these terms. You may even consider asking someone what they signify when they use a term, especially when they use it to narrate their identity. Ultimately it is most important that each individual define themselves for themselves and therefore also define a legal title for themselves.
“If I didn't define myself for myself, I would be crunched into other people's fantasies for me and eaten alive.” -Audre Lorde
This glossary contains terms, such as ableism and disability, that may not be considered directly related to identities of sexuality or gender. T
LGBTQ Terminology
Below is a list of commonly used (or often misunderstood) terms within the Gay community. Please know that while these definitions have been carefully researched and vetted for appropriateness and usage, there may be some variations based on society, geography, or experience. Additionally, definitions or appropriate usage of some terms and concepts may modify rapidly due to more nuanced understanding of the word or individuals described by a word/phrase. Both culture and the identity of acceptance are evolving, as are the terms used within it! If you do not understand a word someone is using or how that pos should be used, the top idea is to ask!
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Ally – A person who confronts the issues facing marginalized persons despite not being a member of the marginalized group. For example, in the LGBTQ+ community, this could be a straight, cisgender person who openly denounces transphobia and homophobia. Members of the LGBTQ+ community can also be allies to one another - such as a lesbian who criticizes biphobia, or a cisgender gay m