emirate
1 synonym for emirate, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A country or territory ruled by an emir.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
emirship
How to use emirate
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a small emirate
ruler of the emirate
the emirate's capital
an independent emirate
It is a neutral, standard word found in news and history writing.
Etymology
Emirate comes from the word emir plus the suffix -ate, which forms nouns for a rank or office. It was formed within English.
Full origin of emirate →Frequently asked questions
What is an emirate?
An emirate is a country ruled by an emir. The word can also mean the office of an emir.
How do you pronounce emirate?
It is pronounced EM-uh-ruht, with the stress on the first syllable.
What is the difference between an emirate and a sultanate?
An emirate is ruled by an emir, while a sultanate is ruled by a sultan. The two words are treated as coordinate terms.
