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emeer

emeer

9.9
A person who independently rules a region, often in Arabia or Africa
  • noun
  • /ɪˈmɪr/
  • UK
translation icon : emir
  • An emeer often held both political and religious authority in his domain.

Examples

  • She met an emeer during her travels in Arabia.

  • Several cities were governed by different emeers during the 19th century.

  • The emeer ruled his territory with a blend of tradition and modernity.

  • The emeer ruled the region with great authority.

  • An emeer often held both political and religious authority in his domain.

  • The emeer ruled his territory with a blend of tradition and modernity.

  • Several cities were governed by different emeers during the 19th century.

Synonyms

emir
vsemeer
37 8.1

A Muslim ruler in parts of Africa or Arabia

is neutral about religious identity, focusing on independent rule
amir
vsemeer
11 9.2

A local ruler or chief in parts of Africa and Arabia

is given as an alternative written form, not a new meaning
ameer
vsemeer
1 9.9

A local ruler or chief in parts of Arabia and Africa

is presented as another spelling rather than a different sense

Surface Forms

emeer singular
emeers plural
emirs plural
emir singular

Etymology

Emeer comes from the Arabic word amir, which means 'commander' or 'prince' and is an alternative spelling of 'emir'. A helpful way to remember it is that the same root appears in admiral ('sea commander'), so an emeer is a leader or ruler who commands people in his area.