ameerate
|a-meer-ate|
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/əˈmɪərət/
territory ruled by an emir
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ameerate' originates from Arabic, specifically the word 'إمارة' (imārah), where 'أمير' (amīr) meant 'commander' or 'prince'.
Historical Evolution
'إمارة' (imārah) transformed into the English word 'ameerate' through transliteration.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a territory ruled by a commander or prince', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a political territory or state ruled by an emir.
The ameerate was known for its rich cultural heritage.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/12 06:06