prince
Unicode: 1F934
Description
An older man with gray hair, a beard and/or mustache, and wrinkles, typically depicted wearing a standard shirt or suit. The exact appearance can vary slightly by platform but generally conveys an older age.
Group:
People & Body > person-role
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Can represent wisdom, experience, seniority, a grandfather figure, or simply an older male person. Its emotional tone is generally neutral or benevolent.
Backstory
This emoji was introduced in Unicode 4.0 in 2003 as 'Older Man'. It is part of a set of emojis designed to represent various ages and genders, reflecting the diversity of human representation in digital communication. Its purpose is to provide a specific visual for an elderly male.
Usage Examples
- Referring to an elder: 'My grandpa is so wise 👴'
- Indicating seniority: 'He's the oldest one in the team 👴'
- Humorous reference to age: 'Feeling a bit old today 👴'
- Referring to a mentor: 'Learned so much from my old professor 👴'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Often used to represent elderly family members (grandfathers), mentors, or respected elders. Also used humorously to depict 'old school' or traditional views.
East Asian culture:
Similar usage, often representing a patriarch, a wise elder (sensei), or a 'grandpa' type figure. Can also be used to acknowledge age or difference in generation.