: a ruler, chief, or commander in Islamic countries
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The emir also addressed both chambers of the Houses of Parliament during his visit.
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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
The British royal family is playing host this week to the emirs of Qatar, who are on a state visit to the United Kingdom.
—Nuria Luis, Glamour, 4 Dec. 2024
Victoria Beckham modeled one of her own designs while attending a state dinner at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday in honor of the emir of Qatar.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 4 Dec. 2024
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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
The British royal family is playing host this week to the emirs of Qatar, who are on a state visit to the United Kingdom.
—Nuria Luis, Glamour, 4 Dec. 2024
Victoria Beckham modeled one of her own designs while attending a state dinner at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday in honor of the emir of Qatar.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 4 Dec. 2024
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“Emir.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/emir. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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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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