emirate

noun

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

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For 14-year-old Fajer Saeed Alyileili from the emirate of Fujairah, the journey began on Instagram. Essie Assibu, Variety, 10 Oct. 2025 It is rooted in the achievements of Abu Dhabi Art and will carry them onto the global stage, reinforcing the emirate’s position as a cultural capital while offering Frieze a unique gateway to the region. News Desk, Artforum, 10 Oct. 2025 The emirate has funded its governance in Gaza (at times at Netanyahu’s unwise request) and hosted its leaders in exile for years. Dan Perry, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025 The emirate is one of only two regional mediators leading the sole diplomatic track trying to bring an end to the war in Gaza and the release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas. Helen Regan, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025 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 16 Oct. 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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