noun
emir
eh-MEER
noun
1
A ruler, prince, or military commander in certain Muslim countries, especially in the Gulf region.
"The emir of Qatar hosted the summit."
How to Use Emir
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA prince or ruler, typically in a Middle Eastern country.
Common pairings
the emir of
emirate
Word Forms
emirs plural, umara plural
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Etymology
From Arabic amir, "commander" or "prince," via Ottoman Turkish and French; a doublet of admiral and amir.