Meaning of EMIR
| Pronunciation: | | u'meer
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| | Definition: | | [n] an independent ruler or chieftain (especially in Africa or Arabia) |
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| | Synonyms: | | ameer, amir, emeer |
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| | See Also: | | ruler, swayer | |
| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \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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| | Related Terms: | | 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 |
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