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Emir

Emir Meaning & Definition
Emir Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Emir?

[n] an independent ruler or chieftain (especially in Africa or Arabia)

Synonyms | Synonyms for Emir: ameer | amir | emeer

Related Terms | Find terms related to Emir: atheling | caliph | cham | crown prince | effendi | Esquire | Great Mogul | hakim | heir apparent | heir presumptive | imam | khan | king | knez | Master | mirza | Mister | Mogul | Muslim rulers | nawab | nizam | prince | prince consort | prince regent | princeling | princes of India | Prinz | sahib | shahzada | sheikh | sherif | Sir | sirdar | sire | sirrah | sultan

See Also | ruler | swayer

Emir In Webster's Dictionary

\E"mir\, Emeer \E*meer"\, n. [Ar. em[=i]r, am[=i]r, commander: cf. F. ['e]mir. Cf. {Admiral}, {Ameer}.] An Arabian military commander, independent chieftain, or ruler of a province; also, an honorary title given to the descendants of Mohammed, in the line of his daughter Fatima; among the Turks, likewise, a title of dignity, given to certain high officials.

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