amir

/ (əˈmɪə) /


noun
  1. a variant spelling of emir

  2. (formerly) the ruler of Afghanistan; ameer

Origin of amir

1
C19: from Arabic, variant of emir

Derived forms of amir

  • amirate, noun

Words Nearby amir

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How to use amir in a sentence

  • One of the newly-installed amir's first acts was to inform the Viceroy of his return to Kabul, and of the recovery of his kingdom.

    Forty-one years in India | Frederick Sleigh Roberts
  • The amir at the time vouchsafed no reply whatever to these proposals or to the invitation to come to Delhi.

    Forty-one years in India | Frederick Sleigh Roberts
  • Vitkievitch's reception was proportionately discouraging, and for some weeks he could not obtain an interview with the amir.

    Forty-one years in India | Frederick Sleigh Roberts
  • Abdur Rahman, in his friendly but guarded reply,5 expressed in general terms his hope of being recognized as amir.

    Forty-one years in India | Frederick Sleigh Roberts
  • His first appointment was that of physician to the amir, who owed him his recovery from a dangerous illness .