emir

Noun
  1. An independent ruler or chieftain (especially in Africa or Arabia) (synset 110072305)
    domain region:
    • arabia, arabian peninsula - a peninsula between the Red Sea and the Persian Gulf; strategically important for its oil resources
    • africa - the second largest continent; located to the south of Europe and bordered to the west by the South Atlantic and to the east by the Indian Ocean
    is a type of: ruler, swayer - a person who rules or commands
    specific instances: osman i, othman i - the conqueror of Turkey who founded the Ottoman Empire and the Ottoman dynasty that ruled Turkey after the 13th century; conquered most of Asia Minor and assumed the title of emir in 1299 (1259-1326)
    same as: ameer, amir, emeer

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