emirate

noun

emir·​ate ˈe-mə-rət How to pronounce emirate (audio)
-ˌrāt
: the state or jurisdiction of an emir

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Dubai’s plan to incentivize its citizens to marry has been the foundation of a major share of weddings in the emirate. Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 6 Aug. 2025 Upcoming Luxury Hotel Openings in Dubai Rosewood (2029) Rosewood Hotels & Resorts is the latest global player to enter the Dubai market, announcing plans for a landmark debut in the emirate by 2029. Katharina Kotrba, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025 Qatar’s prime minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, said ceasefire efforts gained steam after Iran’s retaliatory attack on a major U.S. base in the emirate on Monday evening. Aamer Madhani, Chicago Tribune, 24 June 2025 Driven by visionary leadership and business-friendly policies, the emirate has nurtured a vibrant community of elite yacht owners along with a world-class ecosystem of businesses catered to their needs. Dubai Tourism Contributor, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024 See All Example Sentences for emirate

Word History

First Known Use

1841, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of emirate was in 1841

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“Emirate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/emirate. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.

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emirate

noun
emir·​ate ˈem-ə-rət How to pronounce emirate (audio)
-ˌrāt
: the state or jurisdiction of an emir

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