emirate

noun

Definition of emiratenext
as in sultanate

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Recent Examples of emirate Emirati curator and Sharjah royal family member Sheikha Hoor Al Qasimi has been announced as the new chairperson of the Sharjah Museums Authority which oversees a network of cultural institutions across the emirate of Sharjah in the UAE. — News Desk, Artforum, 9 July 2026 Volkswagen does have shares quoted on the stock market but its complicated control structure includes Porsche and Piech family shareholdings, the independent emirate of Qatar, the German state of Lower Saxony, and last but not least, unions. — Neil Winton, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 Set the scene On its return to the emirate, the brand has taken up residence on the first 18 floors of the 52-storey Palm Tower skyscraper, one of the tallest in Dubai. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026 Even when conflict flared across the region, the emirate remained a luxurious safe haven and efficient global transit point for international visitors. — Melanie Swan, CNN Money, 1 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for emirate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emirate
  1. sultanate
  2. principality
  3. kingdom
  4. empire
  5. republic
  6. duchy
  7. domain
  8. sovereign
Noun
  • Trump has accused the sultanate of undermining his efforts to strike a deal with Iran and end the war, which began at the end of February and are now in a stalemate.
    — Vivian Salama, The Atlantic, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The sultanate has been involved in mediation efforts, but that work is now being driven by Qatar and Pakistan.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of sultanate
Noun
  • Hard Rock Stadium is now Formula 1’s annual principality while JPMorgan Chase’s expanding South Florida presence mirrors the region’s growing luxury-car economy.
    — Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The principality is traditionally conservative and in 1984 became the last European country to grant women the right to vote in national elections.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of principality
Noun
  • At the same time, the kingdom’s Cultural Development Fund has earmarked fashion and beauty as priority sectors.
    — Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The kingdom is starting with its underserved second-tier cities, which are often in areas that attract year-round tourism because of their cooler climate.
    — Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of kingdom
Noun
  • Beyond her entertainment career, Parton built a sprawling and sophisticated business empire.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Court documents have previously suggested the Tates’ online empire brought in millions.
    — Jonny Hallam, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of empire
Noun
  • In tiny San Marino, the American pope praises a republic built on freedom and mutual respect, calling it a ‘laboratory of good politics’ that defends human dignity.
    — Giada Zampano, Los Angeles Times, 22 Aug. 2026
  • The Dandolo family was present at the origins of Venice and played a presiding role as the republic’s early history took shape.
    — Nielsen Dinwoodie, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of republic
Noun
  • If Jeopardy asks about a European duchy, the European duchy is going to be Luxembourg.
    — Hanna Rosin, The Atlantic, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Louise Haigh will take on the role of Chancellor of the duchy of Lancaster, First Secretary of State and Cabinet Office Minister.
    — Callum Sutherland, Time, 20 July 2026
Definition of duchy
Noun
  • This option also grants a handful of extra features, such as custom branding, domains, and team analytics.
    — Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The 120 misconfigured files the researchers found contained 227 commands to install non-existent packages or view unclaimed domains.
    — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of domain
Noun
  • Agnatic primogeniture, directly inherited from the Salic Law, stipulates that in the event of death or abdication, the sovereign’s closest male relative is called upon to ascend the throne.
    — Séraphine Roger, Vanity Fair, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Harry has repeatedly suggested that senior courtiers can exert significant influence over the sovereign.
    — Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of sovereign

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“Emirate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emirate. Accessed 30 Aug. 2026.

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