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adjective les·bi·an \ˈlez-bē-ən\

Definition of lesbian

1 often capitalized : of or relating to Lesbos
2 [from the reputed homosexual band associated with Sappho of Lesbos] : of or relating to homosexuality between females

Recent Examples of lesbian from the Web

And an honorary mention to the lesbian group whose Dyke March in Chicago banned a rainbow flag with the Star of David on it — while hailing Muslim countries where gay people are lucky not to be lynched every day.

— andrew sullivan, Daily Intelligencer, "Cardinal Pell and the Vatican’s Day of Reckoning", 30 June 2017
Wells said his resolution was not an endorsement of the lifestyle of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people or the growing national movement to improve acceptance of LGBT people in society.

— kim chatelain, NOLA.com, "St. Tammany GOP withdraws Trump LGBT resolution", 28 June 2017
Previous UFC owner Zuffa were generous supporters of the gay and lesbian center in the company’s hometown of Las Vegas, and stayed so long after the heat from the White incident faded.

— richard deitsch, SI.com, "LGBTQ media members discuss their experiences, future, Ryan O’Callaghan and more", 25 June 2017
Turkish police stopped activists for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and intersex rights from gathering in large numbers for LGBT pride in Istanbul on Sunday, but smaller groups made impromptu press statements defying a ban imposed by the governor.

— zeynep bilginsoy, chicagotribune.com, "Riot police, tear gas prevent LGBT activists from assembling in Istanbul for 3rd year in a row", 25 June 2017
Lawmakers passed legislation last year banning non-essential travel to states with laws that discriminate against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people.

— kathleen ronayne and sophia bollag, The Courier-Journal, "Citing LGBT discrimination, California bans state travel to Kentucky", 23 June 2017
The monument had been dedicated by the veteran group in May 2015, featuring symbols from all six branches of military service, as well as an upside down triangle — a universal symbol for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community.

— erin gallagher, Daily Southtown, "Monument dedicated to LGBT veterans defaced at Abraham Lincoln cemetery", 23 June 2017
A mezuzah plaque was unveiled and the progress made by the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community was celebrated during a recent Pride Shabbat service at Congregation Etz Chaim in Wilton Manors.

— sergio carmona, Jewish Journal, "Pride Shabbat service celebrated by LGBT community", 22 June 2017
Initially, such research focused on lesbian couples.

— david crary, The Seattle Times, "For advocates of gay adoption, progress but also obstacles", 17 June 2017

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