emir
noun/ɪˈmɪr/
Frequency rank: #12,390 most common English word
Meaning
A title for a Muslim prince, chieftain, or military commander, especially in the Middle East.
Example sentence
The emir of the small desert kingdom greeted foreign diplomats with great ceremony.
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