About The Word Emir
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Emir
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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 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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