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emirate
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em·ir·ate  (m-rt, -rt)
n.
1. The office of an emir.
2. The nation or territory ruled by an emir.

emirate [ɛˈmɪərɪt ˈɛmɪrɪt]
n
1. (Non-Christian Religions / Islam) the rank or office of an emir
2. (Non-Christian Religions / Islam) the government, jurisdiction, or territory of an emir
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.emirate - the domain controlled by an emir
demesne, domain, land - territory over which rule or control is exercised; "his domain extended into Europe"; "he made it the law of the land"
2.emirate - the office of an emir
berth, billet, post, situation, position, office, place, spot - a job in an organization; "he occupied a post in the treasury"
Translations
emirate [eˈmɪərɪt] Nemirato m
emirate [ˈɛmərət] némirat m
emirate
nEmirat nt
emirate [ɛˈmɪərɪt] nemirato
emirate [ɛˈmɪərɪt] nemirato


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