emir
or a·mir
a chieftain, prince, commander, or head of state in some Islamic countries.
a title of honor of the descendants of Muhammad.
(initial capital letter) the former title of the ruler of Afghanistan.
a title of certain Turkish officials.
Origin of emir
1- Also a·meer, e·meer .
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How to use emir in a sentence
It was soon found, however, that the Ameers of Scinde were not in heart friends of the British.
The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.III. | E. Farr and E. H. NolanThis event was the signal of war; and bitterly did the Ameers pay for their treachery.
The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.III. | E. Farr and E. H. NolanThe durbar brought out princes and princelings from east, south and west, and even three or four wild-eyed ameers from the north.
The Adventures of Kathlyn | Harold MacGrathThe Ameers were known to be weak; and they were believed to be wealthy.
History of the War in Afghanistan, Vol. I (of 3) | Sir John William KayeThe Ameers of Sindh coveted nothing so much as assistance against the Douranee monarch.
History of the War in Afghanistan, Vol. I (of 3) | Sir John William Kaye
British Dictionary definitions for emir
/ (ɛˈmɪə) /
an independent ruler or chieftain
a military commander or governor
a descendant of Mohammed
Origin of emir
1- Also spelt: amir
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