: a ruler, chief, or commander in Islamic countries
Examples of emir in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the WebBiden contacted Egyptian President Abdel Fatah El-Sisi and the emir of Qatar, urging the Arab countries to press Hamas harder for a deal.—Claire Parker, Washington Post, 9 Apr. 2024 Watching on from the VIP section was Qatar’s emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and FIFA president Gianni Infantino.—James Robson, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2024 See all Example Sentences for emir
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