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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Outing

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When your gender or sexual identity is shared with others without your permission, whether maliciously or not. If someone comes out to you, you should always ask if they'd like you to keep this information private.

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