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English word origin

Etymology of GLBO

Initialism of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and other.

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Unnumbered source etymology

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adj

Alternative form of LGBO (“related to sexual minorities”).

noun

Alternative form of LGBO (“a sexual minority”).

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Initialism of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and other.

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