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Definition of emirati
emirati
/ˌɛmɪˈrɑːti/
Em · i · ra · ti
Plural:Emiratis
emirati Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
7
Tier
2
Usage
Top 10k
Syllables
4
• adjective
1
Of, relating to, or characteristic of the United Arab Emirates, its people, or its culture.
Example
"The museum features an impressive collection of traditional Emirati handicrafts and maritime artifacts."
Synonyms
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1
A native or citizen of the United Arab Emirates, a federation of seven emirates on the eastern Arabian Peninsula.
Example
"Many Emiratis gather in the desert during the cooler winter months to enjoy camping and falconry."
Synonyms
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed from Arabic imarati, derived from imara ('emirate') with the relational suffix -i.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Emirati. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/emirati