emirate

noun

emir·​ate ˈe-mə-rət How to pronounce emirate (audio)
-ˌrāt
: the state or jurisdiction of an emir

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Dubai in 2022 established the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority, or VARA — the world’s first independent crypto regulator — which oversees virtual asset activities in the emirate and provides licensing and supervision to crypto businesses. Natasha Turak, CNBC, 23 May 2025 Consider Anantara Mina Al Arab Ras Al Khaimah Resort for a luxurious base for excitement in the emirate. Natasha Amar, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025 Furthermore, two sources familiar with the global film scene said top players in the emirate have initiated discussions with U.S. showbiz executives about co-financing and producing original content. Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 16 May 2025 Last week saw the emirate host the 18th edition of Art Dubai, a key pillar in the region’s cultural economy and the main commercial art fair in the Middle East. Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 2 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for emirate

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First Known Use

1841, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of emirate was in 1841

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“Emirate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/emirate. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.

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emirate

noun
emir·​ate ˈem-ə-rət How to pronounce emirate (audio)
-ˌrāt
: the state or jurisdiction of an emir

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