emir

noun

i-ˈmir 

ā-

variants or amir or less commonly ameer

: a ruler, chief, or commander in Islamic countries

Examples of emir in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani, Qatar’s founding emir, sired 56 children. — The Week Us, TheWeek, 27 Oct. 2026

The leader of the UAE, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, traveled to Kuwait immediately after the Iranian attack for a meeting with the small, oil-rich nation's ruling emir. — Arkansas Online, 11 July 2026

The leader of the UAE, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, traveled to Kuwait immediately after the Iranian attack for a meeting with the small, oil-rich nation’s ruling emir. — Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026

Trump held a call today with the emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, to discuss strategic relations and the situation in the Middle East, the Qatari government said in a statement. — Sarah Dean, NBC news, 12 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

Arabic amīr commander

First Known Use

1542, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for emir

• adhere
• ameer
• amir
• appear
• arrear
• astir
• austere
• career
• cashier
• cohere
• compere
• endear

Kids Definition

emir

noun

i-ˈmi(ə)r 

ā-

: a ruler, chief, or commander in Islamic countries

Etymology

from Arabic amīr "commander"