| 单词 | emir |
| 释义 | emir (once / 2660 pages) n An emir is a ruler or commander, especially in Africa or Arabia. Emir comes from an Arabic word for "commander." An emir is a chieftain or independent ruler who has power over a province or tribe. An emir might be a prince or just a military commander. You will only hear about emirs in places where the Arabic language has an influence. WORD FAMILYemir: emirs USAGE EXAMPLESFormer emir of Qatar who was deposed by his son in a bloodless palace coup. Seattle Times(Dec 14, 2016) The Western-allied country has the most freewheeling political system among the wealthy Gulf Arab states, though power ultimately rests with the hereditary emir. Seattle Times(Nov 27, 2016) Western-allied Kuwait has the most freewheeling political system among the wealthy Gulf Arab states, though power ultimately rests with the hereditary emir. Seattle Times(Nov 26, 2016) n an independent ruler or chieftain (especially in Africa or Arabia) Syn|Exp|Hyper ameer, amir, emeer Othman I the conqueror of Turkey who founded the Ottoman Empire and the Ottoman dynasty that ruled Turkey after the 13th century; conquered most of Asia Minor and assumed the title of emir in 1299 (1259-1326) ruler, swayer a person who rules or commands |
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