Lilacean is term for QLM, meaning queer loving men, also known as MLQ (men-loving queer), ascribing queer individuals attracted to women or a descriptor for those experiencing queer attraction to men. It's also an unifying term for queer folk whose love of men is stigmatized and discouraged.
It can be used regardless of one's gender identity or orientation. Some use this definition for the identity vincian umbrella term.
Its counterpart is azalean.
History
The term lilacean was coined by Tumblr user polyfragmentedchaos on December 26, 2022.[1] The QLM flag was designed by imoga-pride on December 15, 2018.[2]
The term MLQ was proposed by Tumblr user wedontcareaboutyourbinary June 11, 2018.[3]