emirate

American  

[uh-meer-it, -eyt, ey-meer-, em-er-it] / əˈmɪər ɪt, -eɪt, eɪˈmɪər-, ˈɛm ər ɪt /

amirate,

noun

1. the office or rank of an emir.

2. the state or territory under the jurisdiction of an emir.

3. the Emirates. United Arab Emirates.

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ˈemirate British  

/ ˈɛmɪrɪt, ɛˈmɪərɪt /

noun

1. the rank or office of an emir

2. the government, jurisdiction, or territory of an emir

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Etymology

Origin of emirate

First recorded in 1860–65; emir + -ate ³

Example Sentences

Ahead of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, Infantino moved to the emirate, renting a house and enrolling two of his children in local schools.

From Los Angeles Times

China is a much bigger buyer of Qatari gas, adding to Beijing’s potential leverage over the emirate.

From The Wall Street Journal

She had been in the emirate for just four months.

From BBC

"I’m posting because people should be aware of the severity of how bad food allergies can be and the complete negligence from @emirates airline," he wrote.

From BBC

On Thursday, the day before Mr Sanusi returned to the throne, the Kano State House of Assembly abolished the five former emirates.

From BBC