ameer
|a-me-er|
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/əˈmɪr/
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/əˈmɪə/
Islamic leader
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ameer' originates from Arabic, specifically the word 'أمير' (amīr), where 'amīr' meant 'commander' or 'prince'.
Historical Evolution
'أمير' (amīr) was adopted into English as 'ameer' through transliteration.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'commander' or 'prince', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
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