LGBTQ2S+

A form of lesbian — Homosexual, gay; preferring exclusively women as romantic or sexual partners.

Meanings

adjectiveLGBTQ2S+ (not comparable)
  1. Canadaabbreviationinitialismnot comparableInitialism of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (or sometimes questioning), two-spirited plus.

    The LGBTQ2S+ community engagement meetings revealed 2 key areas that triggered individuals and made them uncomfortable: sirens and law enforcement vehicles.

    2020, Edmonton Pride Festival Society, quoted in Alexa DeGagne, "Pinkwashing Pride Parades: The Politics of Police in LGBTQ2S Spaces in Canada", in Turbulent Times, Transformational Possibilities?: Gender and Politics Today and Tomorrow (eds. Alexandra Dobrowolsky & Fiona MacDonald), page 273
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    It is particularly important to make this distinction because LGBTQ2S+ movements are often mistakenly historicized as being led by the white middle class, despite their tremendous diversity on a world scale, as well as within Canada […]

    2019, Megan Walley, Incorporating Nonbinary Gender Into Inuit Archaeology: Oral Testimony and Material Inroads, unnumbered page

    Schools can help LGBTQ2S+ children and families by creating a safe and supportive environment for all students: one that prohibits bullying, harassment, and violence.

    2020, Carole Massing, Bonnie Anderson, Carol Anderson, The Educational Assistant's Guide to Supporting Inclusion in a Diverse Society, page 10

    Synonyms: LGBTQ2, LGBTQ2+, LGBTQ2S, LGBTQ2-S

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