Word
emirates
Phoneticsemi·rates
US/ˈɛmɝˌeɪts/
UK/ˈɛmɪɹˌeɪts/
Definitions
01the country
n. a short way of saying the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
n. a common ellipsis for the United Arab Emirates, a country in Western Asia.
“Many people from around the world move to the Emirates for work.”
“The Emirates has seen rapid economic diversification over the last few decades, moving away from a purely oil-based economy.”
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02the airline
n. a major international airline based in Dubai.
n. one of the two flag carrier airlines of the United Arab Emirates, headquartered in Dubai.
“We flew with Emirates on our trip to Australia last year.”
“Emirates operates a vast network of long-haul flights, connecting passengers through its primary hub at Dubai International Airport.”
03territories
n. the plural form of 'emirate', meaning areas or countries ruled by an emir.
n. the plural form of the common noun 'emirate', referring to the rank, office, or territorial jurisdiction of an emir.
“The country is made up of seven different emirates.”
“Historically, these coastal emirates maintained individual treaties with the British government before forming a unified federation.”
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04the stadium
n. the home stadium of Arsenal Football Club in London.
n. the Emirates Stadium, a major football venue in Holloway, London, and the home ground of Arsenal F.C.
“The fans walked from the station to the Emirates for the big match.”
“Since its opening in 2006, the Emirates has become one of the most iconic modern sporting arenas in the United Kingdom.”
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“This was the second shipment and it was even bigger, with enough food to prepare more than 1m meals, as well as a Ramadan gift of dates from the United Arab Emirates.” “But BRICS also includes the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, two countries that have faced Iranian attacks.” Word family
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