emir Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun an independent ruler or chieftain (especially in Africa or Arabia)
    ameer; emeer; amir.

WordNet

E"mir, E*meer" noun (Also<
  • Emir
  • Emeer
)
Etymology
Ar. emir, amir, commander: cf. F. émir. Cf. Admiral, Ameer.
Definitions
  1. 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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