emirate

[US]/ˈemɪrət/
[UK]/ˈemərət/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a country in the Middle East ruled by an emir
Word Forms
Pluralemirates

Phrases & Collocations

United Arab Emirates

Example Sentences

AeroMobile provides roaming services on Emirates Airline and Malaysian Airline.

Despite Arsenal's continued resilience against the deal, he was conspicuous by his absence from the team photocall at the Emirates Stadium on Thursday.

The emirate of Dubai is known for its luxury shopping and modern architecture.

Abu Dhabi is the capital emirate of the United Arab Emirates.

The seven emirates of the UAE are Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al-Quwain, Fujairah, and Ras Al Khaimah.

Each emirate in the UAE has its own ruler.

The emirate of Sharjah is known for its cultural heritage and museums.

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is located in the emirate of Abu Dhabi.

The emirate of Ras Al Khaimah is a popular destination for outdoor activities like hiking and water sports.

The emirate of Fujairah is known for its beautiful beaches and diving spots.

The ruler of each emirate in the UAE is a member of the Federal Supreme Council.

The emirate of Umm Al-Quwain is one of the smaller emirates in the UAE.

Real-world Examples

Iraq had traditionally regarded the tiny but oil-rich emirate of Kuwait as, really, Iraqi territory.

Source: The rise and fall of superpowers.

The United Arab Emirates and Germany already pledged 100 million to this fund.

Source: CNN 10 Student English of the Month

First up news from the world's climate summit happening in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates.

Source: CNN 10 Student English of the Month

He has an equally ambitious agenda for his emirate.

Source: Newsweek

The UAE is a collection of seven emirates also known individually as sheikdoms.

Source: VOA Special English: World

Dubai is one of those emirates, and it's where you'll find the tallest building in the world.

Source: CNN Listening Compilation August 2014

But Chappelet adds that money is not really an issue for an emirate with the world's highest per capita income.

Source: VOA Standard English - Middle East

Emirates said it will begin doing " pre-screening interviews."

Source: VOA Special October 2017 Collection

It's to make Afghanistan an Islamic emirate.

Source: New York Magazine (Video Edition)

The militants want to carve out an Islamic emirate stretching from Syria through Iraq.

Source: VOA Standard June 2014 Collection

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