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Definition of emir

emir

/eɪˈmɪər/
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Adjective:emiral
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1

A title of high office in various Muslim countries, used to denote a monarch, ruling prince, chieftain, or high-ranking military commander.

Example

"The visiting diplomats were formally received at the royal palace by the emir."

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eminence
eminent
eminently
emir
emirate
emirati
emissary

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from French 'émir', from Arabic 'amīr' meaning 'commander', 'governor', or 'prince', derived from the verb 'amara' ('to command'). The same Arabic root also gave rise to the English word 'admiral'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Emir. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/emir
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