united arab emirates
united arab emirates Lexical Profile
• noun
A country in Western Asia situated at the eastern end of the Arabian Peninsula along the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, comprising a federation of seven constituent monarchies including Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
"The United Arab Emirates has diversified its economy significantly over recent decades, becoming a major global hub for tourism, aviation, and international business."
Word Nuance & Usage
Although plural in form, the United Arab Emirates is grammatically treated as a singular proper noun (e.g., 'The United Arab Emirates is located...'). It is commonly abbreviated as the UAE.
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Word Origin & Etymology
The name reflects the federation formed in 1971 by seven independent Arab monarchies (emirates), each historically ruled by an emir, following the end of British treaty relationships in the Persian Gulf.