Emir Meaning
/ɛˈmɪə(ɹ)/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounA prince, commander or other leader or ruler in an Islamic nation.
nounA descendant of the prophet Muhammad.
Sentence Examples
That emir is very rich.
Emir isn't an Austrian name, is it?
CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ decreed a new law to improve public safety.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ____ governed the small desert state with wisdom and justice.
Word Origin & History
From Middle French emir, from Ottoman Turkish امیر (emir), from Arabic أَمِير (ʔamīr, “commander, prince”). Doublet of amir, Amir, admiral, and amira.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ decreed a new law to improve public safety.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ____ governed the small desert state with wisdom and justice.