| Emoji | Name | Meaning | Category | Codepoint | Shortcodes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇬🇧 | United Kingdom | Represents the UK’s national flag, symbolizing the country. | Flags | 1F1EC 1F1E7 | :United_Kingdom: |
Meaning
The 🇬🇧 emoji displays the Union Jack, the national flag of the United Kingdom. It symbolizes the UK and its related cultural, geographic, or governmental themes.
Common Uses
- Referencing the United Kingdom in messages or social media.
- Indicating British nationality or heritage.
- Marking UK-related events, holidays, or sports.
- Representing British culture or identity in conversation.
- Used in travel or geographic contexts involving the UK.
Examples
I'm flying to London 🇬🇧Supporting the UK team 🇬🇧⚽British cuisine is amazing 🇬🇧🍽️
Related Emojis
- 🏴☠️ Pirate Flag – different flag symbolism, unrelated to the UK.
- 🏰 Castle – often associated with British landmarks and heritage.
- 🎡 Ferris Wheel – linked to London’s iconic London Eye.
- 🇯🇪 Flag: Jersey – a crown dependency related to the UK.
- 🌍 Globe Showing Europe-Africa – shows the UK’s regional position.
Technical Notes
This emoji is composed of two regional indicator symbols: U+1F1EC (Regional Indicator Symbol Letter G) and U+1F1E7 (Regional Indicator Symbol Letter B). Introduced in Unicode around 2010 as a country flag. Appearance varies slightly across platforms but consistently displays the Union Jack design.
FAQ
What does the 🇬🇧 emoji mean?
The emoji shows the flag of the United Kingdom, representing the country and related aspects.
How is the 🇬🇧 emoji used?
Commonly used to indicate the UK, British nationality, or topics about the country in digital communication.
Does the meaning of the 🇬🇧 emoji change by context?
Its meaning generally stays linked to the UK but can represent culture, sports, or travel linked to Britain depending on usage.