emirate

[ uh-meer-it, -eyt, ey-meer-, em-er-it ]

noun

1. the office or rank of an emir.
2. the state or territory under the jurisdiction of an emir.
3. the Emirates. United Arab Emirates.

ˈemirate

/ ˈɛmɪrɪt; ɛˈmɪərɪt /

noun

1. the rank or office of an emir
2. the government, jurisdiction, or territory of an emir

Word History and Origins

Origin of emirate¹

First recorded in 1860–65; emir + -ate ³

Example Sentences

"I’m posting because people should be aware of the severity of how bad food allergies can be and the complete negligence from @emirates airline," he wrote.

From BBC

On Thursday, the day before Mr Sanusi returned to the throne, the Kano State House of Assembly abolished the five former emirates.

From BBC

In the seven emirates of the UAE, Sharjah outright bans the sale and consumption of alcohol, like neighboring Saudi Arabia, as well as Iran and Kuwait.

From Seattle Times

Qatar and Britain are allies, the Gulf emirate and Israel are not.

From BBC

The tiny Gulf emirate has had high-level contacts with Israel since the 1990s, but they have never officially established diplomatic relations.

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