LGBTIQA

English

Adjective

LGBTIQA (not comparable)

1. (LGBTQ) Initialism of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender/transsexual, intersex, queer/questioning, and allied/asexual/aromantic/agender.

   Synonym: LGBTQIA

   • 2020, “Elder Abuse”, in Bridget Lewis, Kelly Purser, Kirsty Mackie, The Human Rights of Older Persons: A Human Rights-Based Approach to Elder Law, Singapore: Springer, →ISBN, page 193:

     Older members of the LGBTIQA community are arguably even more invisible, particularly fearing discrimination in aged care.¹³² Members of the LGBTIQA community are more likely to live alone, less likely to be partnered or to have children, and have increased rates of isolation and loneliness, all of which can contribute to the risk of elder abuse.¹³³

Usage notes

• See the usage notes about LGBT and (regarding the A) LGBTQIA.