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emir 

noun \ə-ˈmir, ā-\

 

 Definition of EMIR 

: a ruler, chief, or commander in Islamic countries

 

Variants of EMIR

emir or amir also ameer \ə-ˈmir, ā-\

 

Origin of EMIR

Arabic amīr commander

First Known Use: 1595

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