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Globe with Meridians

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Unicode: 1F310
Added: 1.0
Category: Activities
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Global Ranking
accessible
Accessibility
common
Usage Level

Definitions

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Technology Β· Internet Very Common
Represents the internet, global connectivity, or worldwide networks. Used to signify international reach, online presence, or digital communications across borders.
Commonly used in professional contexts to indicate global services, international availability, or worldwide web presence.
Our new platform is now available worldwide 🌐
Business announcement on LinkedIn
Join our 🌐 conference call with team members from five continents!
Work communication on Slack
Symbolizes digital globalization and the interconnected nature of modern communications technology.
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Travel Β· Geography Common
Represents the Earth, international travel, or global geography. Used to indicate worldwide locations, international issues, or planetary references.
Often appears in contexts related to travel, global news, or environmental discussions.
Climate change is a 🌐 issue that requires cooperation from all nations
Environmental discussion on Twitter
Reflects increasing global consciousness and international mobility in contemporary culture.

Evolution Timeline

2010
Initial inclusion in Unicode 6.0 as a symbol for the World Wide Web and global connectivity.
Growing awareness of global internet adoption and digital globalization.
2015
Shifted from primarily web-related usage to broader representation of global issues and international communication.
Increasing social media discourse around global challenges like climate change.
2020
Surge in usage during COVID-19 pandemic to represent global health crisis and remote work revolution.
Worldwide pandemic response and rapid shift to digital communication.

Cultural Context

Symbolizes the transition from localized internet to globally connected digital ecosystem, representing the ideals of borderless information sharing.
Reflects tension between digital globalization and national digital sovereignty, particularly as countries implement different internet regulations.
For digital natives, represents the assumed state of constant global connectivity rather than a remarkable technological achievement.

Regional Variations

India Commonly used to represent India's growing role in global IT services and international outsourcing.
United States Frequently used in tech contexts to represent Silicon Valley innovations and American tech companies with global reach.

Generational Usage

Gen_X: Used pragmatically to represent international business communications and global digital transformation initiatives.
Gen_Z: Used matter-of-factly to indicate global digital presence. Often appears in bios of young content creators targeting international audiences.
Older: Less frequently used, but appears in formal communications about international affairs or global business announcements.
Millennials: Frequently used in professional contexts to indicate global business reach, remote work capabilities, and international digital networks.

Common Combinations

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Global search or researching international information.
Used in educational or research contexts to indicate worldwide information gathering.
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Global business, international work, or multinational corporations.
Reflects increasing globalization of business and remote work trends.
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Global launch, international expansion, or worldwide technology deployment.
Popular in startup and tech announcements about scaling globally.

Related Emojis

🌍 Shows Earth focused on Europe/Africa region rather than abstract meridians. 🌎 Shows Earth focused on Americas region rather than abstract meridians. 🌏 Shows Earth focused on Asia/Australia region rather than abstract meridians. πŸ’» Often used together to indicate global digital communications. πŸ”— Represents links and connections, complementing global network concept.