German word

Emirat

Pronunciation

IPA/eːmiˈʁaːt/

Meaning

  • neuter nounemirate

Example

Viele Touristen besuchen das Emirat jedes Jahr.

Many tourists visit the emirate every year.

Illustration for Emirat (emirate)

More examples

Viele Menschen arbeiten im Emirat Abu Dhabi.

Many people work in the emirate of Abu Dhabi.

Core concept

A map region ruled by an emir, whether it forms a state or belongs to a larger realm.

Common phrases

  • das Emirat Abu Dhabi

    the emirate of Abu Dhabi

  • ein unabhängiges Emirat

    an independent emirate

  • ein ölreiches Emirat

    an oil-rich emirate

Similar words

Republik: A state governed by its people or elected representatives.
Staat: A country or political entity with defined territory and government.
Königreich: A state or territory ruled by a king.
Fürstentum: A state or territory ruled by a prince or similar monarch.

Definition in German

Ein Territorium unter der Herrschaft eines Emirs.

Word origin

German Emirat comes through French émirat from Arabic imāra, meaning a command or territory governed by an emir.

Usage tips

  • Emirat is neuter, so standard phrases use das Emirat and ein Emirat, as in das Emirat Katar.

Opposites

Related words

  • Emiremirnoun
  • emiratischemiraticadjective

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