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Widely used and celebrated as a positive, normalized expression of WLW love. Gen Z in Western countries treat it as a casual, proud relationship marker with no stigma.

Use is largely limited to urban, progressive, and online LGBTQ+ communities due to legal and social restrictions on same-sex relationships. Used discreetly within safe digital spaces.

Extremely rare in public-facing use due to legal prohibitions and strong social stigma around same-sex relationships in most Middle Eastern countries. Used only in very private or anonymous online contexts.

Universally understood as representing a romantic relationship between two women, though reception varies widely by cultural and legal context.

Rarely used publicly given strong cultural and religious conservatism around LGBTQ+ identities. May appear in private conversations among progressive urban youth.

Mostly confined to private digital spaces and small urban LGBTQ+ communities. Public use remains uncommon due to social conservatism.

Used cautiously within LGBTQ+ communities on platforms like Weibo and Douban, though censorship and social pressure limit visibility. Often replaced with coded language.

Relatively accepted in the context of 'yuri' (girls' love) fandom culture and among younger, urban populations. Used in fandom spaces and by openly queer individuals.

Used within queer communities and by progressive younger Koreans, though broader societal acceptance is still growing. Visibility has increased alongside the global Hallyu wave.

Widely accepted and celebrated, especially following Taiwan's landmark marriage equality law in 2019. Commonly used in public-facing social media without stigma.

Used openly within LGBTQ+ communities and by progressive youth, though the broader political climate has introduced some caution in recent years.

Used in urban LGBTQ+ communities and among younger Filipinos, where a relatively open culture around gender and sexuality exists, though legal protections remain limited.

Used primarily in private or anonymous online spaces due to significant social and religious conservatism around LGBTQ+ relationships.

Used relatively openly, especially in urban centers and online spaces, reflecting Thailand's comparatively tolerant culture toward LGBTQ+ identities, though legal recognition is limited.

Used within small LGBTQ+ communities and among progressive youth, with growing but still cautious visibility in digital spaces.

Rarely used publicly due to strict legal and religious prohibitions on same-sex relationships. Confined to private and anonymous online communities.

Essentially absent from public use due to severe legal restrictions and strong religious and cultural prohibitions. Any use would be entirely private and anonymous.

Very rarely used publicly given legal restrictions on same-sex relationships. May appear in private communications among expat or progressive communities.

Used very discreetly, if at all, due to legal and social risks associated with LGBTQ+ expression in Egypt.

Used within urban LGBTQ+ communities, particularly in Istanbul, though increasing political hostility toward LGBTQ+ rights has made public use more cautious.

Essentially never used publicly due to severe legal persecution of LGBTQ+ individuals. May appear in anonymous online spaces accessed via VPN.

Rarely used publicly due to strong legal prohibitions and social stigma. Confined to anonymous or private digital spaces within small LGBTQ+ communities.

Used openly and positively, reflecting South Africa's constitutional protections for LGBTQ+ rights — the continent's most progressive legal framework. Common in urban LGBTQ+ communities.

Widely used and positively received across both countries, reflecting strong legal protections and social acceptance of same-sex relationships.

Used openly and without stigma, consistent with France's secular, progressive approach to relationship diversity and strong legal recognition of same-sex partnerships.

Commonly used in a matter-of-fact way, reflecting Germany's progressive legal framework and growing social acceptance of LGBTQ+ relationships.

Used openly in Spain, which has strong marriage equality protections. In Italy, use is more cautious given slower legal progress, though urban communities use it freely.

Used actively and celebratorily in Brazil's vibrant LGBTQ+ community, one of the world's most visible, despite ongoing political challenges.

Used openly in urban centers and by progressive youth, especially in Mexico City, which has strong local LGBTQ+ protections, though attitudes vary regionally.

Usage varies significantly by country, with more open use in progressive urban areas of Argentina and Chile versus more conservative use in Central America and the Caribbean.

Used freely and positively, reflecting both countries' strong legal protections and broadly accepting social attitudes toward LGBTQ+ relationships.