Emir (Noun)
Meaning
An independent ruler or chieftain (especially in Africa or Arabia).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The emir of the small state was determined to maintain the independence of his people despite the encroaching colonial powers.
- In the 19th century, the emir of Sokoto was a powerful leader in what is now modern-day Nigeria.
- The emir of Qatar was known for his progressive policies and efforts to modernize his country.
- After the fall of the Ottoman Empire, the local emir declared himself the ruler of the newly independent nation.
- The emir of Afghanistan was a fierce warrior who had united the warring tribes under his rule.