department store
Unicode: 1F3EC
Description
A dark, four-sided building with pillars and a triangular roof, symbolizing a grand, official, or cultural institution.
Group:
Travel & Places > place-building
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Typically represents formality, education, governance, or a significant public place. It can evoke feelings of seriousness, tradition, or civic responsibility.
Backstory
This emoji was introduced in Unicode 6.0 (2010). It is a direct representation of a classical, temple-like building, often used to symbolize official or historical structures in various contexts. Its design is commonly inspired by ancient Greek or Roman architecture.
Usage Examples
- Referring to government: 'The new law was passed at the 🏛️.'
- Talking about museums: 'We spent all day at the history 🏛️.'
- Indicating official business: 'I have to go to the 🏛️ to get my permit.'
- Symbolizing education: 'Graduated from the university 🏛️.'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Often associated with parliaments, courthouses, museums, or other prominent government/cultural buildings.
East Asian culture:
Can also be used for government offices or historical sites, but might occasionally represent a traditional or classical architectural style in a broader sense.