emirate

• Существительное, обозначающее территорию, владения или юрисдикцию, управляемую эмиром, или должность или положение эмира.

A noun referring to the territory, domain, or jurisdiction governed by an emir, or the office or position of an emir.

1. Domain of an emirB2formalpolitical

   The territory or domain that is ruled by an emir, often a small state in the Middle East.

   Эмират

   • The United Arab Emirates is a federation of seven emirates.
   • Each emirate in the country has its own local government.
   • The Emirate of Qatar was once a major pearl trading center.

   Synonymsprincipality

2. Office of an emirC1formalpolitical

   The position or dignity of being an emir, including the duties and responsibilities.

   Должность эмира

   • He succeeded to the emirate after his father's death.
   • The emirate is inherited in this family.
   • She was named the first female to hold the emirate of the region.