emir

noun

variants or amir also ameer
Definition of emirnext
as in sultan

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Recent Examples of emir The emir’s gesture was explained as an act of respect, but angry TV pundits saw it as detracting from Argentina’s success. — Ishaan Tharoor, New Yorker, 11 June 2026 In 2017, four regional rivals implemented a land and air blockade of Qatar, citing comments by its emir praising Iran as a great power. — Shane Harris, The Atlantic, 26 Mar. 2026 Her cousins and aunt were ransomed and released in Lebanon; Caroline was taken separately, chosen by an ISIS emir, and has never been found. — Nuri Kino, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025 The president also spoke to the emir and prime minister of Qatar and thanked them for their support and friendship to our country. — Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 9 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for emir
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emir
  1. sultan
  2. prince
  3. emperor
  4. king
  5. empress
  6. princess
  7. satrap
  8. shah
Noun
  • The Ottomans also made use of a kind of oath of allegiance, known as ahdname, which early on took the form of a privilege granted by the sultan to the other side.
    — Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Background Babur’s decisive victory in the First Battle of Panipat against Ibrahim Lodi, the Afghan sultan of Delhi, did not put an end to Afghan opposition to Mughal rule.
    — Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of sultan
Noun
  • In 2025, the relationship between the two collapsed irrevocably, leading to the mass resignation of the board of trustees and the prince himself.
    — Diego Parrado, Vanity Fair, 16 Aug. 2026
  • The ruling prince has the power to veto referendum results, appoint judges and fire the government.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of prince
Noun
  • Japan’s emperors have long been regarded as descendants of the sun goddess Amaterasu under Shinto beliefs.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • In doing so, Rome became a de facto empire in 27 bce, with Octavian becoming its first emperor under the name Augustus Caesar.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of emperor
Noun
  • Accessibility The hotel includes two accessible rooms, each with a king bed, roll-in shower, and private balcony.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Available from twin to California king in a wide variety of colors and new fun patterns.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of king
Noun
  • Chikankari is a delicate embroidery technique that goes back to the 17th century, when the Mughal empress Nur Jahan introduced it to India.
    — Divia Thani, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2026
  • An exceedingly select company gathered July 3 to witness the union of America's reigning pop empress and her championship tight end — a gentleman whose prowess extends far beyond the football field.
    — Bryan West, USA Today, 7 July 2026
Definition of empress
Noun
  • The weeklong event shines a spotlight on the strength, kindness and individuality of Disney princesses.
    — Casey DelBasso, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The initial line of 85 products, inspired by six princesses, included candles, soaps, decor and more.
    — Megan duBois, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of princess
Noun
  • The ranks of the leadership are staffed, in large measure, with satraps and mediocrities.
    — David Remnick, New Yorker, 21 June 2025
  • The quick collapse of the Soviet Union and its Eastern European satraps unsettled both nations.
    — Christian Schneider, National Review, 21 Dec. 2023
Definition of satrap
Noun
  • Ayatollah Khomeini portrayed the shah as the tyrannical Yazid and himself as a Husayn-like figure returning from exile to save the Iranian people from injustice.
    — Iqbal Akhtar, The Conversation, 31 July 2026
  • Many of them urged the shah to toughen up and crack down harder on protesters.
    — Wyatt Williams, Harpers Magazine, 2 June 2026
Definition of shah

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