LGBTQ+Terms
A quick guide to acronyms used to refer to the Queer Community By Elio Wilder (they/them) Content Warning: brief mentions of police brutality and discrimination during the AIDS crisis What do the acronyms mean? All the acronyms previously listed (and the countless others like them) are generally used to refer collectively to people who are not cisgender and heterosexual. Each letter represents. Language plays a crucial role in shaping our understanding of identity, community, and inclusivity. However, as society evolves, so does the language we use to describe gender, sexual orientation, and identity. LGBT glossary
LGBTQ Acronym: The Question of Q The “Q” in the LGBTQ acronym is probably the most confusing to allies of the LGBTQ community (and sometimes within the community, too). This is because there is no “official” agreement as to what the “Q” stands for. It joined the LGBT acronym around the turn of the millennium in the early s and is sometimes understood as Q uestioning, meaning. This growth is a good thing and is indicative of the increasing inclusivity of the variance of gender, sexuality, and identity within our community. Some are historic terms that are returning into fashion, some are words that used to be derogatory but now have been reclaimed, and some are brand new to better identify the nuances within the LGBTQ community. 
The Guide to LGBTQ Acronyms
List of LGBTQ acronyms This page lists common initialisms relating to LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer) people and the LGBTQ community. Language shapes how we understand the world, and ourselves. Using inclusive and accurate language helps create safer, more respectful spaces.
2SLGBTQI+ terminology – Glossary and common acronyms
The terms we use to describe sexuality and gender are always evolving. We look at some useful definitions and explain why our language choices matter. These are not universal definitions. This glossary is provided to help give others a more thorough but not entirely comprehensive understanding of the significance of these terms.
LGBTQIA Resource Center Glossary
It is the acronym used by the Government of Canada to refer to the Canadian community. 2S: at the front, recognizes Two-Spirit people as the first 2SLGBTQI+ communities; L: Lesbian; G: Gay; B: Bisexual; T: Transgender; Q: Queer; I: Intersex, considers sex characteristics beyond sexual orientation. Curious about gender and sexuality? We dive into some useful terms and definitions. Understanding LGBTQIA+ Terminology
LGBTQIA+ – An inclusive acronym representing Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, Intersex, Asexual, and other diverse sexual orientations and gender identities. The “+” acknowledges the full spectrum of identities. Lesbian – A woman (cisgender or transgender) who is romantically or sexually attracted to other women. . LGBT, LGBTI, LGBTIQA+SB, LGBTQQIAP+… which one is correct?
LGBTQIA+: Abbreviation for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual. The additional “+” stands for all of the other identities not encompassed in the short acronym. An umbrella term that is often used to refer to the community as a whole. . 
List of LGBTQIA+ Terms
LGBTQ+: The most common abbreviation for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer (and more) community. May be seen with extra letters such as I for intersex or P for pansexual. Other initalisms include GSM (Gender and Sexual Minorities) and QUILTBAG (Queer/questioning, Undecided, Intersex, Lesbian, Trans, Bisexual, Asexual, and Gay). .