emirate

noun

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

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Until now, the emirate has mainly used public-private partnership deals for power and water projects. — Dominic Dudley, semafor.com, 17 June 2026 Arabian red foxes—commonly found in the emirate—occasionally appear against a stone ledge outside the windows. — Mona Basharat, Architectural Digest, 25 June 2026 The unfreezing of billions of dollars of Iranian assets held by the Gulf emirate was a central demand of the team, Iranian news agencies said. — Raf Sanchez, NBC news, 25 May 2026 Even when conflict flared across the region, the emirate remained a luxurious safe haven and efficient global transit point for international visitors. — Melanie Swan, CNN Money, 1 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for emirate

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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 7 Jul. 2026.

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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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