emirate
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em·i·rate
(ĕm′ə-rĭt, -rāt′)n.
1. The office of an emir.
2. The nation or territory ruled by an emir.
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emirate
(ɛˈmɪərɪt; ˈɛmɪrɪt)n
1. (Islam) the rank or office of an emir
2. (Islam) the government, jurisdiction, or territory of an emir
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em•ir•ate
(ˈɛm ər ɪt, əˈmɪər ɪt, -eɪt, eɪˈmɪər-)n.
1. the office or rank of an emir.
2. the state or territory of an emir.
[1860–65]
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| Noun | 1. | emirate - the domain controlled by an emir |
| 2. | emirate - the office of an emir |
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emiraatti
emiraat
emirat
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emirate
n → Emirat nt
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