Word of the Day
EMIR (ih-MEER)
A prince, chieftain, or governor, especially in an Islamic nation
Related crosswordese: EMEER, AMEER, AMIR
Common clues: Ruler in a robe; Dubai leader; Islamic chief; Middle East ruler; Arabian bigwig
Crossword puzzle frequency: 10 times a year
Frequency in English language: 34117 / 86800
Emir (also transliterated as amir or ameer) is a high title of nobility or office, historically used in Islamic nations of the Middle East, North Africa, Asia Minor, and the Turkic world, among others.
Qatar's
emir, Sheikh Hamad
While emir is the predominant spelling in English and many other languages, amir, closer to the original Arabic, is more common for its numerous compounds and in individual names. Spelling thus differs depending on the sources consulted.
Emir, meaning "commander" in Arabic, is derived from the Arabic root o-m-r, "to order." Originally simply meaning commander or leader, usually in reference to a group of people, it came to be used as a title of governors or rulers, usually in smaller states, and in modern Arabic usually renders the English word "prince." The word entered English in 1595, from the French émir.
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