emirate

noun

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

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Set the scene On its return to the emirate, the brand has taken up residence on the first 18 floors of the 52-storey Palm Tower skyscraper, one of the tallest in Dubai. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026 And the news that the emirate had set a new record in early March for the largest residential land transaction, valued at AED400m ($100m), was no exception. Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 1 June 2026 Even when conflict flared across the region, the emirate remained a luxurious safe haven and efficient global transit point for international visitors. Melanie Swan, CNN Money, 1 June 2026 In Abu Dhabi, capital of the UAE, authorities have acknowledged the light pollution problem, coming up with a Dark Sky Policy in 2024 on lighting and other issues across its entire emirate. Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for emirate

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First Known Use

1841, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 5 Jun. 2026.

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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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