amir

BrE /ˈæmɪr/ AmE /ˈæmɪr/

noun en → es

1 LEADER [singular] C1

a Muslim prince or nobleman who is a military commander and governor of an area, especially in the past

emir, príncipe musulmán, gobernador militar

Collocations amir of a region

  • The amir was responsible for the defense of his territory.

    El emir era responsable de la defensa de su territorio.

2 TITLE [singular] C1

the title given to a Muslim prince or nobleman who is an amir

emir, título honorífico

Collocations amir of the army

  • He was appointed amir of the army.

    Fue nombrado emir del ejército.