# emir

/eɪˈmɪɹ/ (US) · /ˈɛmiə/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/emir
Updated: 2026-05-09

## Definition

a title for a ruler or a high-ranking leader in some Muslim countries. It is similar to a prince or a king.

For teachers: 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.

## Examples

- 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.

## Usage notes

- Often capitalized when used as a specific title before a name.

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