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Woman Guard
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Definitions
1
People ยท Military
Common
A female ceremonial guard, typically representing the British royal guard with distinctive tall bearskin hat and red uniform. Used to reference British culture, security, or ceremonial duties.
Often used in travel contexts, discussions about London, or when referencing British institutions and traditions.
Just saw the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace! ๐โโ๏ธ So impressive!
Instagram travel post
London trip checklist: Big Ben โ London Eye โ Seeing the ๐โโ๏ธ at Buckingham Palace โ
Twitter travel update
Primarily associated with the Queen's/King's Guard at Buckingham Palace, representing British heritage and tourism.
2
People ยท Occupation
Uncommon
Represents a female security guard, police officer, or someone in a protective role. Used more broadly than just the British royal context.
Sometimes used when discussing security, protection, or female representation in traditionally male-dominated roles.
My sister just got promoted to head of security at the museum ๐โโ๏ธ๐
WhatsApp family chat
Reflects growing recognition of women in security and military positions, though the British guard imagery remains dominant.
Evolution Timeline
2016
Introduction of gendered profession emojis including Woman Guard, representing efforts toward gender inclusivity in emoji design.
Growing demand for female representation in professional emoji categories.
2022
Increased usage following Queen Elizabeth II's death, as the emoji became a symbol of tribute to British monarchy traditions.
Global media coverage of royal guards during mourning period and ceremonial events.
Cultural Context
The image references the British Queen's/King's Guard, a ceremonial unit that has guarded royal residences since the 17th century, recognized by their distinctive bearskin hats.
The female version represents the growing inclusion of women in military and ceremonial roles traditionally held by men, reflecting broader social changes in gender equality.
Part of Unicode's effort to provide gender-inclusive professional emojis, introduced after criticism about gender representation in digital communication.
Regional Variations
United Kingdom
Strongly associated with national identity and tourism. Used with pride and sometimes humor about British traditions.
United States
Almost exclusively used to reference British culture or London tourism experiences.
Generational Usage
Gen_X: Primarily used in literal contexts related to travel or British culture references.
Gen_Z: Occasionally used ironically or in British-themed memes. Sometimes used when discussing London trips on Instagram and TikTok.
Older: Limited usage, mostly in straightforward travel contexts or when sharing photos from London trips.
Millennials: Used practically in travel contexts and when referencing London tourism. Occasionally in discussions about gender equality in professions.
Common Combinations
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British royal guard or reference to UK tourism/travel.
Used when discussing travel to London or British cultural references.
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Reference to royal protection or British monarchy.
Often used during royal events or when discussing the British royal family.
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Male and female guards, often referencing gender equality in military/security roles.
Used when discussing gender representation in traditionally male professions.