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'''Emir''' is title for nobility or high office, used in [[Islamic]] countries, meaning “commander” or “general” (later it also meant “prince”) in the [[Arabic]] language. Also spelled "Amir," with the plural form of "Umara."
'''Emir''' is title for nobility or high office, used in [[Islamic]] countries, meaning “commander” or “general” (later it also meant “prince”) in the [[Arabic]] language. Also spelled "Amir," with the plural form of "Umara."
A country under the authority of an Emir is said to be an "[[Emirate]]". Modern examples of Emirates include [[Kuwait]], [[Qatar]], and the [[UAE]].
[[Category:Language]]
[[Category:Language]]
[[Category:Middle East]]
[[Category:Middle East]]