amir

noun (an amir, amirs; also spelled emir); proper noun (Amir — a boy's name)

«amir» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

An amir (usually spelled emir) is a ruler, prince or commander in some Muslim countries, especially in the Middle East. tree →
Amir is also a common first name for boys in many countries. tree →

In the lessons

In history and geography lessons it appears in the title of rulers of countries such as Qatar and Kuwait. In stories and class lists it is usually just a boy's name, written with a capital letter.

Examples

The amir lived in a palace by the sea. tree →
Amir is the new boy in our class. tree →
Some countries in the Middle East are ruled by an emir. tree →
Amir scored the winning goal. tree →
In the old tale, the amir gave the traveller a golden cup. tree →
Amir and I walk to school together. tree →
He was receiving a visit from the Amir of Afghanistan--a wild king of a very wild country. tree →

Note

As a title it is usually spelled «emir» in English; as a name, «Amir» with a capital A. The country ruled by an emir is an emirate (as in the United Arab Emirates).

On Mova

Trees and pragmatics of «amir» in the school dictionary: every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
«amir» in the school dictionary on Mova free.

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