Refers to a person whose gender identity does not align with the sex, gender, and/or gender roles they were assigned at birth. Some transgender people identify within the gender binary as a transman or a transwoman, some identify outside of the gender binary.

A person, who regardless of their sex assigned at birth, identifies as a woman. The term cisgender woman (or ciswoman) describes someone who was assigned female at birth and identifies as a woman. The term transgender woman (or transwoman) describes someone who was assigned male at birth and identifies as a woman.

A person, who regardless of their sex assigned at birth, identifies as a man. The term cisgender man (or cisman) describes someone who was assigned male at birth and identifies as a man. The term transgender man (or transman) describes someone who was assigned female at birth and identifies as a man.

Both a specific identity and an umbrella term to describes a person who identifies outside of the male/female gender binary. Some non-binary people also identify as transgender.

Refers to a person who identifies as having both a masculine and a feminine spirit, and is used by some Indigenous people to describe their sexual, gender and/or spiritual identity. This term is used by indigenous peoples only.

An identity which describes someone who either does not identify with any gender, identifies as gender neutral, and/or identities outside of the gender binary. Some agender people also identify as non-binary and/or transgender.

Refers to a person who identifies with the sex, gender, and gender roles they were assigned at birth, typically within the gender binary. As an identity, this term is typically used in front of the terms man or woman.

a person who does not identify with a single fixed gender; of or relating to a person having or expressing a fluid or unfixed gender identity.

Conveys a wider, more flexible range of gender identity and/or expression than typically associated with the binary gender system

A broad term referring to people who do not behave in a way that conforms to the traditional expectations of their gender, or whose gender expression does not fit neatly into a category.

Genderqueer people typically reject notions of static categories of gender and embrace a fluidity of gender identity and often, though not always, sexual orientation. People who identify as "genderqueer" may see themselves as being both male and female, neither male nor female or as falling completely outside these categories

An umbrella term that describes people who have sex characteristics — such as chromosomes, internal organs, hormones, or anatomy — that can’t be easily categorized into the binary sex framework of male or female.

Intersex conveys information about a person’s sex characteristics but doesn’t indicate anything about their gender identity.

A woman who is emotionally, romantically or sexually attracted to other women.

A person who is emotionally, romantically or sexually attracted to members of the same gender.

A person emotionally, romantically or sexually attracted to more than one sex, gender or gender identity though not necessarily simultaneously, in the same way or to the same degree.

A term people often use to express fluid identities and orientations. Often used interchangeably with "LGBTQ." **Some people do not use this term because of its history as a slur. Allies should be especially thoughtful when using the word “queer.”

The lack of a romantic attraction or desire for other people. Some aromantic people can experience romantic attraction.

The lack of a sexual attraction or desire for other people. Some asexual people can experience sexual attraction.

A term for a person who may be attracted to people of any birth-assigned sex or gender identity or expression, including those outside the gender binary.

A term some prefer to use instead of lesbian, gay or bisexual to express attraction to and love of people of the same gender. (ex: “women-loving woman” / WLW or “man-loving man” MLM)

behaviours, presentations and roles which are/were culturally associated with being a woman and/or possessing female characteristics. People of any gender identity or sexual orientation can be feminine, but those who are assigned female at birth often experience societal pressure to be so. Transgender people who are feminine may be described as transfeminine.

Femininity is socially constructed and varies over time and between cultures. In a gender binary, femininity is constructed in opposition to the concept of masculinity.

This is a label for a gender identity or expression that describes someone with a gender that is or leans toward feminine. Some femmes also identify with the term “woman,” while many others don’t. Femme indicates the way someone experiences or expresses their gender and doesn’t provide any information about the gender or sex assigned to them at birth.

This term describes people who have a gender expression or presentation that they or others categorize as masculine. Masculine-presenting captures the part of someone’s gender that’s shown externally, either through aspects of their style, appearance, physical traits, mannerisms, or body language. This term doesn’t necessarily indicate anything about the way someone identifies their gender or the gender or sex assigned to them. Masculinity is socially constructed and varies over time and between cultures. In a gender binary, masculinity is constructed in opposition to the concept of femininity.

abbrev. for masculine. Some individuals use it to describe their gender identity, expression, and/or dating preferences.