noun
- Plural of ameer; Muslim rulers, commanders, or nobles, especially in Arab countries or the Ottoman Empire.
Usage: Also spelled 'emirs' or 'amirs'; Historical and political term; Often used in historical contexts or when referring to Middle Eastern leadership
Examples
- The ameers of the Arabian Peninsula held significant power during the medieval period.
- Several ameers gathered to discuss trade agreements along the Silk Road.
- The Ottoman ameers governed their provinces with considerable autonomy.
- Historical records describe the ameers as skilled military strategists.
- Local ameers were responsible for collecting taxes and maintaining order in their territories.