: a ruler, chief, or commander in Islamic countries
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At the last men’s World Cup in 2022, the emir of Qatar presented the winning trophy to Argentina.
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Jack Birle, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 25 Dec. 2024
On July 28, Abu Muhammad al-Julani, heretofore the emir of al Qaeda’s Syrian affiliate Jabhat al-Nusra, delivered what seemed to be a major announcement.
—Daveed Gartenstein-Ross, Foreign Affairs, 28 Aug. 2016
The emir also addressed both chambers of the Houses of Parliament during his visit.
—Kimi Robinson, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
On Tuesday, Prince William and Princess Kate kicked off the day by greeting the emir and Sheikha Jawaher and traveling with them to the Horse Guards Parade, where the king offered a ceremonial welcome.
—Kimi Robinson, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
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Jack Birle, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 25 Dec. 2024
On July 28, Abu Muhammad al-Julani, heretofore the emir of al Qaeda’s Syrian affiliate Jabhat al-Nusra, delivered what seemed to be a major announcement.
—Daveed Gartenstein-Ross, Foreign Affairs, 28 Aug. 2016
The emir also addressed both chambers of the Houses of Parliament during his visit.
—Kimi Robinson, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
On Tuesday, Prince William and Princess Kate kicked off the day by greeting the emir and Sheikha Jawaher and traveling with them to the Horse Guards Parade, where the king offered a ceremonial welcome.
—Kimi Robinson, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Emir.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/emir. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.
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emir
noun
i-ˈmi(ə)r 
ā-
: a ruler, chief, or commander in Islamic countries
Etymology
from Arabic amīr "commander"
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