What is another word for amir?

Pronunciation: [ˈami͡ə] (IPA)

The word "amir" is an Arabic term used to describe a commander or ruler. There are several synonyms that can be used to describe the same meaning. Some common ones include "emir," "sheikh," "sultan," and "caliph." The term "emir" refers to a prince or governor, while "sheikh" is used to describe a religious leader or elder. "Sultan" is another term for a ruler or king, while "caliph" is an Islamic term used to describe a political and religious leader. Other synonyms for "amir" include "leader," "chieftain," and "commander-in-chief." These terms can be used interchangeably depending on the context and culture in which they are used.

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  • Equivalence

    • Proper noun, singular
      ameer, Amer.
  • Other Related

    • Proper noun, singular
      omair.

What are the hypernyms for Amir?

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Usage examples for Amir

In 1893 an agreement was made between the amir Abdurrahman and Sir Mortimer Durand as representative of the British Government determining the frontier line from Chandak in the valley of the Kunar, twelve miles north of Asmar, to the Persian border.
"The Panjab, North-West Frontier Province, and Kashmir"
Sir James McCrone Douie
Nasarudin had two sons, called amir and Bantilan, of whom the former was named as successor to the two brothers, and on their deaths ascended the throne.
"The Former Philippines thru Foreign Eyes"
Tomás de Comyn Fedor Jagor Rudolf Ludwig Carl Virchow Charles Wilkes
Bantilan and his brother amir finally quarrelled, and the latter was driven from Sulu to seek refuge in the island of Basilan, where he became sultan.
"The Former Philippines thru Foreign Eyes"
Tomás de Comyn Fedor Jagor Rudolf Ludwig Carl Virchow Charles Wilkes

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