LGBTQ+ Definitions

LGBTQIA+ is an acronym, which stands for the following:  

• Lesbian  

• Gay  

• Bisexual  

• Transgender 

• Queer/questioning 

• Intersex 

• Asexual 

• And more 

If you are interested in learning more about gender and sexuality definitions, and of the varying identities which live under the LGBTQ+ umbrella, please see the below resources: 

• List of LGBTQ+ Terms by Stonewall - https://www.stonewall.org.uk/resources/list-lgbtq-terms  

• LGBT+ Identities by The Proud Trust - https://www.theproudtrust.org/trusted-adults/lgbt-identities/  

• Glossary of gender-related terminology by Mermaids UK - https://mermaidsuk.org.uk/glossary/