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emirate

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun emirate has 2 senses
  1. emirate - the domain controlled by an emir
    --1 is a kind of
    domain, demesne, land
  2. emirate - the office of an emir
    --2 is a kind of
    position, post, berth, office, spot, billet, place, situation

Definitions from the Web

Emirate

Description:

An emirate refers to a political territory or jurisdiction ruled by an emir, who is the monarch or ruler of an Islamic state. Emirate can also be used more generally to describe any region or territory governed by an emir.

Sample sentences:

  1. The UAE is a federation of seven emirates, each governed by an individual emir.
  2. The emirate of Dubai is famous for its stunning architecture and luxurious lifestyle.
  3. In some emirates, the ruler's title may differ, but the overall governance remains similar.

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