emir

noun

i-ˈmir How to pronounce emir (audio)
ā-
variants or amir or less commonly ameer
: a ruler, chief, or commander in Islamic countries

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Trump spoke with the emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, bringing to the table Israel's agreement to a ceasefire, the diplomat said. Chelsea Chan, NBC news, 24 June 2025 Al Nusra’s emir for the area, Abu Abd al-Rahman al-Tunisi, forced the Druze to issue a statement from representatives of the various villages agreeing to renounce their religion. Daveed Gartenstein-Ross, Foreign Affairs, 5 Oct. 2015 There’s more intrigue surrounding the treaty signed by the last emir before the Christians took over. Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 8 June 2025 According to The Athletic, Infantino was scheduled to preside over a ceremony in which the emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, will hand World Cup hosting duties to Trump. Michael Lewis, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for emir

Word History

Etymology

Arabic amīr commander

First Known Use

1542, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of emir was in 1542

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“Emir.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/emir. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

emir

noun
: a ruler, chief, or commander in Islamic countries
Etymology

from Arabic amīr "commander"

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