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'''LGBT''' is an abbreviation for [[Lesbian]], [[Gay]], [[Bisexual]] and [[Transgender]] or [[Transsexual]].  It is a convenient and widely used way to group together non-[[heterosexual]] forms of sexual interest or involvement, rather than simply say "non-heterosexual".
 
'''LGBT''' is an abbreviation for [[Lesbian]], [[Gay]], [[Bisexual]] and [[Transgender]] or [[Transsexual]].  It is a convenient and widely used way to group together non-[[heterosexual]] forms of sexual interest or involvement, rather than simply say "non-heterosexual".
  
Sometimes the longer form '''LGBTQ''' is used.  Q stands for "Questioning", i.e. people who, while not actively engaged in non-heterosexual activity, question their sexual orientation.
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Sometimes the longer form '''LGBTQ''' is used.  Q stands for "Questioning", i.e. people who, while not actively engaged in non-heterosexual activity, question their sexual orientation.  More recently, the Q has been said to stand for [[Queer]].  Another extension is LGBTQ+ the "+" representing any other "non-heterosexual" inclination.
  
 
== See also ==
 
== See also ==
 
* [[Sexual orientation]]
 
* [[Sexual orientation]]
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== External links ==
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* [http://www.liberateyourself.co.uk/lgbtq/what-is-lgbtq/ Defining LGBTQ]
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* [http://sja.sdes.ucf.edu/docs/lgbtq-terminology.pdf LGBTQ+ Terminology]
  
 
[[Category:Gay]]
 
[[Category:Gay]]

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LGBT is an abbreviation for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender or Transsexual. It is a convenient and widely used way to group together non-heterosexual forms of sexual interest or involvement, rather than simply say "non-heterosexual".

Sometimes the longer form LGBTQ is used. Q stands for "Questioning", i.e. people who, while not actively engaged in non-heterosexual activity, question their sexual orientation. More recently, the Q has been said to stand for Queer. Another extension is LGBTQ+ the "+" representing any other "non-heterosexual" inclination.

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