emir
n. countable C1 Advanced US //eɪˈmɪɹ// UK //ˈɛmiə// emir
n. a title for a ruler or a high-ranking leader in some Muslim countries. It is similar to a prince or a king.
n. a title for a sovereign ruler, nobleman, or high-ranking military official in various parts of the Muslim world. Often used to refer to the head of state in certain Middle Eastern nations.
The emir met with other world leaders to discuss trade.
The emir issued a royal decree to modernize the country's infrastructure and improve public education.
From Middle French emir, from Ottoman Turkish امیر (emir), from Arabic أَمِير (ʔamīr, “commander, prince”). Doublet of amir, Amir, admiral, and amira.
Usage
Often capitalized when used as a specific title before a name.