emir
noun
a chieftain, prince, commander, or head of state in some Islamic countries.
emirs
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pluralof emir.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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By the late ninth century, the Abbasids permitted, or were forced to accept, the establishment of emirs within their territory.
From Textbooks ● Apr. 19, 2023
Qatar’s initial development can be attributed to the two most recent emirs of the ruling monarchy, analysts say.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 10, 2022
Starting in the 18th century, Gulf emirs came under the protection of the British Empire, which brokered truces between loosely organized tribes.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 14, 2022
Though those groups’ so-called emirs, or commanders, pledged fealty to Zawahiri, it was unclear how much tactical or strategic input he had on their operations.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 2, 2022
Maybe he had arranged the match knowing that after years of hustling emirs at the game he would be unbeatable.
From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri
