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Flag of Belarus
flæg əv ˈbɛləruːs
Definitions
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Flags · National
uncommon
The national flag of Belarus, featuring a red and green design with a decorative pattern on the hoist side. Used to represent the country of Belarus, its people, culture, or language.
Used in contexts related to Belarus, international relations, sports events, or discussions about Eastern European politics.
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News reporting
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Educational social media post
The current flag design was adopted in 2012, replacing a similar version. It's a modified version of the flag used during the Soviet era.
2
Communication · Political
uncommon
Used in political discussions to reference Belarusian government policies, political situations, or international relations involving Belarus.
Often appears in news contexts, diplomatic discussions, or when referring to Belarusian political affairs.
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Political analysis
Since 2020 protests, usage of this emoji can carry political connotations depending on context.
Evolution Timeline
2020
Increased usage during Belarusian protests following the disputed presidential election.
Presidential election protests led to greater international attention.
2021
Spike in usage during the Belarusian-Polish border crisis and Ryanair flight incident.
International incidents raised global awareness of Belarus.
Cultural Context
The flag emoji can represent either support for the current government or opposition to it, depending on context and accompanying symbols.
Some Belarusians use an alternative white-red-white flag to represent opposition movements, but this doesn't have a dedicated emoji.
Belarus maintains close ties with Russia while having complex relations with the European Union, affecting how the flag is perceived in international contexts.
Regional Variations
United Kingdom
Used in news contexts, particularly regarding Eastern European politics and relations with Russia.
United States
Generally used in neutral contexts of international relations, sports, or geography, with limited cultural familiarity.
Generational Usage
Gen_X: Mainly used in formal contexts like news sharing, international business, or educational content.
Gen_Z: Primarily used in educational contexts, world events discussions, or when referring to Belarusian social media content or athletes.
Older: Limited usage, primarily in formal news sharing or when discussing Soviet-era history and Eastern European politics.
Millennials: Used in news discussions, political commentary, and when referencing international relations or European politics.
Common Combinations
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Discussions about Belarus-EU relations or potential EU integration.
Often used in political contexts regarding Belarus's relationship with Europe.
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Belarus-Russia relations or their alliance.
References the close political and economic ties between the two nations.
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Expression of love for Belarus or Belarusian pride.
Used by Belarusians or those with connections to Belarus to express patriotism.