This glossary has been produced by members of LGBTQ+ youth groups in England with Dr Lucy Jones from the University of Nottingham. We hope it helps you to understand the language used by many young LGBTQ+ people to describe their lives and their identities, and to support them through their journey into adulthood.

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The rainbow flag was developed in the 1970s and is symbolic of the LGBTQ+ community around the world. Its colours represent love, community and pride.

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