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If there’s something we’ve missed out, pop a note in the comments box and we’ll get that sorted. In some cases, we’ve offered more in-depth explainers, so if you’re interested, click the terms in pink for a little more. We’ve attempted to gather simple definitions for every essential LGBT+ term right here in one place. That’s where the PinkNews Ultimate LGBT Glossary comes in.
Like any community, the LGBT world is full of terminology, phrases, slang, acronyms and abbreviations – and it’s not always obvious what something means at first glance.
