Emirate (Noun)

Meaning ¹

The office of an emir.

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Hypernyms

• Office
• Situation
• Post
• Berth
• Spot
• Billet
• Place

Meaning ²

The domain controlled by an emir.

Classification

Nouns denoting spatial position.

Examples

• The emirate of Qatar is a small but wealthy country in the Middle East.
• The emirate of Dubai is known for its luxurious shopping malls and modern architecture.
• In the 19th century, the emirate of Afghanistan was a major center of trade and commerce.
• The emirate of Kuwait was a British protectorate from 1899 until 1961.
• The emirate of Abu Dhabi is the largest of the seven emirates that make up the United Arab Emirates.

Hypernyms

• Demesne
• Land