Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
emirate
Noun
ˈɛm.ɪ.reɪt
Definition
A political territory ruled by an emir.
Examples
- The United Arab Emirates is a federation of seven emirates.
- He moved to an emirate to work for the government.
Meaning
An emirate is a region or state that is governed by an emir, who is a high-ranking official or ruler, often with military command.
Synonyms
- Principality
- Region
- Zone
