GLAAD

English

Etymology

Pseudo-acronym of Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation. No longer an acronym; the official name is simply GLAAD (pronounced "glad"), to support the LGBT+ community in its entirety, including bisexual, transgender, etc., persons.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ɡlæd/
• Rhymes: -æd
• Homophone: glad

Proper noun

GLAAD

1. An American organization focusing on the inclusive portrayal of LGBT people in the media.
   • 1989, Martha Barron Barrett, Invisible Lives:

     [The] Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD), believes, "Defamation is not just Jerry Falwell screeching...."

Further reading

• GLAAD Affirms Commitment to Trans and Bi People, Alters Name