Emir

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -ɪə(ɹ)

Origin

From Old French emir, from Arabic أَمِير (ʾamīr, "commander, prince"). Akin to amir, Amir and admiral.

Full definition of emir

Noun

1. a prince, commander or other leader or ruler in an Islamic nation.

Alternative forms

• amir
• emeer

Derived terms

• emirate

Anagrams

• Meri
• mire
• rime