Subgroups
Total 11 subgroups sorted by CLDR order.
place-map
CLDR #1 · Emoji count: 7
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Version E11.0
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compass
🧭 represents compass, typically shown as a compass with a needle. Some designs feature a silver or gold outer frame with a hanging ring, while others use a flat orange ring without a ring. Compass symbolizes guidance, adventure, and finding one's path. It is often associated with the concept of a 'moral compass' or the pursuit of 'True North,' representing a steady hand in navigating life's many choices and challenges. In everyday conversation, this emoji is perfect for outdoor lovers, like saying "Time to explore the wilderness 🧭!" It is also used metaphorically when someone needs advice, such as "I need a bit of direction 🧭." You might also see it when someone is embarking on a fresh start, like "New city, new journey 🧭!"
Travel & Places / place-map
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Version E0.7
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globe showing Americas
🌎 represents globe showing Americas, typically shown as a globe centered on the Americas. Some designs include highlights or polar caps. Globe showing Americas symbolizes global connectivity, environmental stewardship, and a sense of belonging to the wider world. It represents a universal perspective, often used to convey unity, travel, or the shared responsibility of protecting our planet. In digital communication, this is frequently used for international topics, such as "Traveling across the world 🌎!" It also fits environmental themes like "Protect our home 🌎" or when greeting someone from afar with "Hello from the other side 🌎!"
Travel & Places / place-map
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globe showing Asia-Australia
🌏 represents globe showing Asia–Australia, typically shown as a globe centered on Asia and Australia. Globe showing Asia-Australia symbolizes global connectivity, environmental awareness, and a sense of shared humanity. It represents a broad perspective on world affairs and the interconnected nature of modern life across different cultures and regions. This emoji is often used when discussing world events, such as "Protect our home 🌏!" It also fits travel plans, like "Heading to Sydney next week 🌏!" or general global topics like "We are all connected 🌏."
Travel & Places / place-map
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globe showing Europe-Africa
🌍 represents globe showing Europe–Africa, typically shown as a globe centered on Europe and Africa. Globe showing Europe-Africa symbolizes globalism, connectivity, and the shared responsibility for our planet. It conveys a sense of unity and the vastness of the world, often reflecting themes of travel, geography, and environmental protection. In digital communication, it is often used for international topics, such as "Working on a global scale 🌍!" It also appears in environmental contexts like "Protect our home 🌍." You might also see it when traveling, such as "Off to explore the world 🌍!"
Travel & Places / place-map
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globe with meridians
🌐 represents globe with meridians, typically shown as a globe with a grid of intersecting lines. Designs vary in how the depth is rendered, from more dimensional to flat. Globe with meridians symbolizes global connectivity, the internet, and universal accessibility. It represents a world without borders, emphasizing the digital and logistical links that bind different cultures and systems together through a unified technological framework. This emoji is frequently used when sharing digital content, such as "Check out our new website 🌐!" It also appears in contexts of international travel or news, like "Working on a global scale 🌐." You might also see it used for networking, such as "Connecting with friends worldwide 🌐!"
Travel & Places / place-map
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map of Japan
🗾 represents map of Japan, typically shown as a green silhouette of Japan surrounded by ocean. Map of Japan symbolizes national identity, cultural heritage, and the spirit of travel. It represents a deep connection to the history and natural beauty of the island nation, often evoking a sense of pride or a longing for exploration. In digital communication, this emoji is frequently used by travelers and enthusiasts, such as "Finally landed in Tokyo 🗾!" It also appears when discussing local traditions, like "Exploring the culture 🗾." You might also see it in bucket lists, such as "Planning my dream trip 🗾!"
Travel & Places / place-map
place-geographic
CLDR #2 · Emoji count: 10
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beach with umbrella
🏖️ represents beach with umbrella, typically shown as a sandy beach with a sun umbrella. Some designs place the sand in a circular scene surrounded by water, while others split the beach and water more clearly. Beach with umbrella symbolizes relaxation, leisure, and the joy of summer. It reflects a desire for escape from the daily grind and evokes feelings of warmth, tranquility, and the refreshing nature of a seaside retreat. This emoji is frequently used to share holiday excitement, such as "Finally on vacation 🏖️!" It also appears when discussing warm weather like "Perfect day for the seaside 🏖️," or simply to say "I need a break 🏖️."
Travel & Places / place-geographic
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camping
🏕️ represents camping, typically shown as a tent pitched on grass with trees in the background. Some designs also include a campfire, clouds, or extra trees. Camping symbolizes adventure, relaxation, and a desire to escape the hustle of city life. It represents a minimalist lifestyle and the appreciation of the natural world, often evoking feelings of peace and self-sufficiency. This emoji is frequently used when coordinating outdoor activities or expressing a love for nature, such as "Finally heading into the woods 🏕️!" or "Can't wait for our trip 🏕️." It also fits perfectly in messages about disconnecting, like "Going offline for the weekend 🏕️."
Travel & Places / place-geographic
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desert
🏜️ represents desert, typically shown as a wide sandy landscape with dunes, rocks, a cactus, and a bright sun. Some designs feature reddish rock formations, while others focus on orange sand dunes. Desert symbolizes resilience, isolation, and the stark beauty of nature. It often represents a period of trial or reflection, suggesting a vast, quiet space where one can find clarity amidst a harsh environment or a sense of enduring strength against the odds. In communication, this emoji is often used for travel or weather, such as "It is so hot today 🏜️!" or "Exploring the canyons 🏜️." It can also be used metaphorically for feeling lonely, like "It feels like a desert in here 🏜️."
Travel & Places / place-geographic
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desert island
🏝️ represents desert island, typically shown as a small sandy island with a single palm tree surrounded by water. Some designs include a sun in the background. Desert island symbolizes seclusion, relaxation, and the desire for an escape from reality. It carries a dual meaning: it can represent a dream vacation in a tropical paradise or the metaphorical feeling of being lonely and 'marooned' in a difficult situation. In digital conversations, this emoji is often used to signal a break, such as "Finally on vacation 🏝️!" It can also be used when feeling overwhelmed, like "I just want to disappear to a desert island 🏝️." Some use it for fun hypotheticals like "What three things would you bring 🏝️?"
Travel & Places / place-geographic
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landslide
represents landslide, typically shown as a steep gray slope with rocks falling toward the lower left. Designs differ in the amount of soil shown, with some designs emphasizing the visual impact by adding more sliding debris at the base. Landslide symbolizes instability, sudden change, and the overwhelming power of nature. It often serves as a metaphor for a situation that is spiraling out of control or a literal warning of physical danger and geological hazards. In daily communication, this emoji is used for safety warnings or metaphors, such as "The road is blocked by a landslide !" or "Everything is falling apart ." It also appears in news discussions like "Heavy rains caused a landslide ."
Travel & Places / place-geographic
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mountain
⛰️ represents mountain, typically shown as a rocky peak with a small patch of green at the base. Mountain symbolizes stability, strength, and the overcoming of challenges. It represents a solid, unmoving presence and the achievement reached after a difficult climb, often associated with personal growth and the grandeur of nature. In digital communication, this emoji is frequently used for outdoor activities, such as "Ready for the hike ⛰️!" It also works for personal goals, like "I have a mountain of work to finish ⛰️." You might also see it when someone is admiring scenery, saying "The view is breathtaking ⛰️!"
Travel & Places / place-geographic
place-building
CLDR #3 · Emoji count: 27
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Version E0.6
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bank
🏦 represents bank, typically shown as a bank building with classical pillars and arched entrances. Some designs include a currency symbol on the roof. Bank symbolizes financial security, institutional authority, and professional stability. It represents the formal side of commerce and the structured management of wealth, reflecting a sense of reliability and public trust. In digital chats, it is often used for errands like "Heading to the bank 🏦!" or regarding financial goals like "Savings are growing 🏦." It also appears in business contexts such as "Meeting at the office 🏦."
Travel & Places / place-building
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brick
🧱 represents brick, typically shown as a single brick or a short stack of bricks. Some designs show a section of a brick wall instead. Brick symbolizes stability, hard work, and the gradual process of building a foundation. It often represents the concept of 'one step at a time' or the solidarity required to create something lasting and unbreakable. In digital communication, this emoji is frequently used when talking about physical labor or DIY projects, such as "Finally starting the garden wall 🧱!" It also appears in motivational contexts like "Building my future 🧱," or to describe a stubborn obstacle, such as "I've hit a total brick wall 🧱."
Travel & Places / place-building
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building construction
🏗️ represents building construction, typically shown as a tower crane lifting a steel beam. Designs differ in the crane body, cabin placement, and the color of the lifted beam. Building construction symbolizes progress, hard work, and the process of creation. It reflects the idea of building something from the ground up, whether that be a physical structure, a career, or a personal project that requires steady effort and heavy lifting. In digital communication, this emoji is frequently used to indicate ongoing work, such as "Our new office is finally under way 🏗️!" It also fits metaphorical contexts like "I am still building my future 🏗️." You might also see it when someone is describing a busy city, like "So much construction in the city today 🏗️!"
Travel & Places / place-building
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castle
🏰 represents castle, typically shown as a stone fortress with towers, colorful roofs, and small flags. Designs differ in roof color, the number of flags, and the shape of the battlements. Castle symbolizes royalty, strength, and historical heritage. It often evokes a sense of fantasy, protection, and grandeur, representing both a literal fortress and the metaphorical 'fairytale' dream of wealth and stability. In digital communication, this emoji is frequently used for travel and fantasy themes, such as "Finally visiting the palace 🏰!" It can also refer to personal home life, like "A man's home is his castle 🏰," or when discussing games and stories, such as "Ready for a medieval adventure 🏰!"
Travel & Places / place-building
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classical building
🏛️ represents classical building, typically shown as a classical building with a triangular roof, tall pillars, and a stepped base. Classical building symbolizes authority, tradition, and intellectual permanence. It conveys a sense of stability and historical significance, often representing the weight of law, the pursuit of knowledge, or the preservation of cultural heritage. In communication, this emoji is used for various professional or cultural topics, such as "Visiting the national museum today 🏛️!" It also fits legal or academic contexts, like "Headed to the courthouse 🏛️" or "Studying ancient history 🏛️."
Travel & Places / place-building
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convenience store
🏪 represents convenience store, typically shown as a small storefront with a large "24" sign on the roof. Designs vary in the number of floors, sign colors, and stripe colors. Convenience store symbolizes accessibility, modern urban life, and reliability. It reflects a society that values speed and efficiency, standing as a beacon of comfort for late-night workers or travelers in need of a quick refreshment. In daily communication, this emoji is used to describe quick errands or late-night stops, such as "Grabbing some snacks at the 🏪!" or "Is the 🏪 still open?" It can also indicate a convenient location, like "Everything I need is right at the 🏪."
Travel & Places / place-building