emirate

noun

emir·​ate ˈe-mə-rət How to pronounce emirate (audio)
-ˌrāt
: the state or jurisdiction of an emir

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Watch on Deadline The largest of the seven emirates making up the United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi was the first territory in the Gulf region to offer a cashback rebate in 2013. Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2024 Head up 160 stories to the observation deck of the Burg Khalifa for incredible views across the emirate, take in some culture at the Jumeirah Mosque to get a sense of Islamic architecture, or stay indoors—hotels in Dubai are incredible feats. Olivia Morelli, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2023 More than 800 media companies are based in the emirate, 300 of which are production specific. Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2024 Saudi Arabia shut its border to Qatar, imperiling the emirate’s food supply. Allen Fromherz / Made By History, TIME, 30 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for emirate 

Word History

First Known Use

1841, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of emirate was in 1841

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“Emirate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/emirate. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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emirate

noun
emir·​ate ˈem-ə-rət How to pronounce emirate (audio)
-ˌrāt
: the state or jurisdiction of an emir

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