Dictionary lgbtq

Glossary of Terms

Many Americans refrain from talking about sexual orientation and gender identity or expression because it feels taboo, or because they’re nervous of saying the wrong thing. 

This glossary was written to help give people the words and meanings to support make conversations easier and more easy . LGBTQ+ people utilize a variety of terms to spot themselves, not all of which are included in this glossary. Always hear for and respect a person’s self identified terminology.

Ally | A term used to describe someone who is actively supportive of Homosexual people. It encompasses straight and cisgender allies, as adequately as those within the LGBTQ+ people who support each other (e.g., a lesbian who is an ally to the bisexual community).

Asexual | Often called “ace” for limited, asexual refers to a complete or partial lack of sexual attraction or lack of interest in sexual exercise with others. Asexuality exists on a spectrum, and asexual people may trial no, little or conditional sexual attraction.

Biphobia | The horror and hatred of, or discomfort with, people who adore and are sexually attracted to more than one gender.

Bisexual | A person emotiona

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The terms and definitions below are always evolving, modifying and often mean distinct things to different people. They are provided below as a starting gesture for discussion and kind. This Glossary has been collectively built and created by the staff members of the LGBTQIA Resource Center since the first 2000s.

These are not universal definitions. This glossary is provided to help provide others a more thorough but not entirely comprehensive understanding of the significance of these terms. You may even consider asking someone what they imply when they use a term, especially when they use it to depict 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. These terms are vital to acknowledge as part of our mission to challenge all forms of oppress

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 support social equity for a marginalized group. 2verb : to actively endorse or plea in favor of a particular cause, the action of functional to end intolerance or educate 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 examine 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 masculinity and femininity; 2adj. : occasionally used in place of “intersex” to describe a

LGBTQadjective (& noun)

There is one meaning in OED's entry for the adjective LGBTQ. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definition, usage, and quotation evidence.

The earliest recognizable use of the adjective LGBTQ is in the 1990s.

OED's earliest evidence for LGBTQ is from 1996, in Santa Cruz County In-queery.

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  1. Lezgin, n. & adj.1728–
  2. lezzer, n.1966–
  3. lezzie, n. & adj.?1939–
  4. lezzo, n.1941–
  5. Lf, n.1924–
  6. L.F., adj.1922–
  7. LGB, adj.1985–
  8. LGBT, adj.1992–
  9. LGBTI, adj.2001–
  10. LGBTIQ, adj.2003–
  11. LGBTQ, adj.1996–
  12. LGV, n.1949–
  13. LH, n.1936–
  14. Lhasa, n.1904–
  15. lherzolite, n.1823–
  16. li., n.¹c1450–1634
  17. li, n.²1588–
  18. li, n.³1771–
  19. Li, n.⁴1830–
  20. li, n.⁵1912–
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Источник: https://www.oed.com/dictionary/lgbtq_adj

Glossary of Terms: LGBTQ

Definitions were drafted in collaboration with other U.S.-based LGBTQ group organizations and leaders. Spot acknowledgements section.

Additional terms and definitions about gender identity and gender verbalization, transgender people, and nonbinary people are available in the Transgender Glossary. 

Are we missing a term or is a definition outdated? Email press@glaad.org

*NOTE:  Ask people what terms they exploit to describe their sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression before assigning them a label. Outside of acronyms, these terms should only be capitalized when used at the beginning of a sentence.
 

LGBTQ
Acronym for queer woman, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer. The Q generally stands for queer when LGBTQ organizations, leaders, and media use the acronym. In settings offering endorse 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 this acronym. The term “gay community” should be avoided, as it does not accuratel