amir

a·mir  (-mîr, -mîr)

n.

Variant of emir.

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amir [əˈmɪə]

n

1. (Non-Christian Religions / Islam) a variant spelling of emir

2. (Historical Terms) (formerly) the ruler of Afghanistan; ameer

[from Arabic, variant of emir]

amirate  n

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Noun

1.

amir - an independent ruler or chieftain (especially in Africa or Arabia) ameer, emeer, emir Arabia, Arabian Peninsula - a peninsula between the Red Sea and the Persian Gulf; strategically important for its oil resources Africa - the second largest continent; located to the south of Europe and bordered to the west by the South Atlantic and to the east by the Indian Ocean ruler, swayer - a person who rules or commands; "swayer of the universe"