Gender and sexuality are generally understood as part of a spectrum, as such, there are many different ways in which people define them. LGBTQIA+ is an acronym used to refer to people who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual. Language is an important way in which humans shape their identities, so it is important to continually learn and use terminology that accurately represents those diverse identities. It is widely recognized by linguists that languages must evolve and adapt throughout time in order to survive.
What does LGBTQIA+ mean? What other terms should I know?