noun
- plural of emirate; territories or states ruled by an emir (a Muslim ruler or prince)
Usage: often capitalized when referring to specific political entities; commonly used in Middle Eastern geopolitical contexts
Examples
- The United Arab Emirates consists of seven ameerates along the Persian Gulf.
- Several ameerates in the region have formed trade agreements.
- The ameerates maintain distinct cultural traditions despite their political union.
- Oil wealth has transformed many of the Gulf ameerates into modern economic centers.