noun
- Plural of emirate; territories or states ruled by an emir (a Muslim ruler or prince).
Usage: Commonly used in political and geographical contexts; Often capitalized when referring to specific countries or regions, such as the United Arab Emirates
Examples
- The United Arab Emirates is a federation of seven emirates.
- Several emirates in the Persian Gulf have significant oil reserves.
- The emirates have invested heavily in tourism and infrastructure.
- Each of the emirates has its own local government and traditions.
- Dubai and Abu Dhabi are two of the most developed emirates.