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The Q stands for queer, which is an umbrella term used to reference those in the LGBTQ community that are not straight or asexual. , music lover, book worm, body dancer, yoga practitioner, ex french teacher.
If not, I don't understand the point of using it in this acronym. Update: Thanks Crim. I suppose I'll just have to shoot the publisher an email to ask what they mean by queer.. Update 2: LGBTIQ was used as Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Transgender, Itersex and Queer in an anti-homophobic piece. I messaged the writer. When he writes back I'll add an additional edit for closure.