emirate
noun
the office or rank of an emir.
emirates
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pluralof emirate.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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As and when the Iran war ends, the seven emirates comprising the federation will have significant refunding commitments to rebuild the damage on their economies caused by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 28, 2026
One of the seven emirates of the United Arab Emirates along with Abu Dhabi, Fujairah is strategically located on the Gulf of Oman, outside the Strait of Hormuz, with direct access to the Indian Ocean.
From Salon ● Mar. 21, 2026
The United Arab Emirates, where Dubai is one of seven emirates and the country’s commercial hub, has engaged with more than 300 Iranian missiles and over 1,600 drones, according to the country’s defense ministry.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 17, 2026
That same day, Governor Yusuf signed the law and gave the emirs of the abolished emirates a 48 hours to vacate their palaces.
From BBC ● May 24, 2024
It’s actually made of seven emirates, which are like states, but more like principalities, because they’re owned by seven princes called emirs.
From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri
