LGBT+ stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, plus. The “plus” is a way to include identities such as queer, questioning, asexual, intersex, two-spirit, neuroqueer, and many others not explicitly named in “LGBT.”
You might see other arrangements of these letters such as:
- LGBTQ = lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer
- LGBTQIA = lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual
- LGBTQQ2S = lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, two-spirit
For a guide to commonly used LGBTQ+ terms and their definitions, click here to visit our glossary.
Tips for LGBTQIA+ inclusive language
Educating yourself is the first step to becoming an ally to the LGBTQIA+ community. Making some simple changes to the words you use can have a big impact!
