There are many words and terms used to understand gender, sex, sexuality and identity.  Below you will find a glossary of terms that may be relevant to the LGBTQIA+ community.  Keep in mind that words change and evolve.  Some words may have multiple meanings and an individual may have a unique definition for word or term.   If you’re not sure or don’t understand the context a person may be using, you can respectfully ask them for what it means to them.