Meaning of amir in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /əˈmɪr/

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  1. Noun

    amir

    Etymology

    late 16th century: from Persian and Urdu, from Arabic 'amīr‘commander’, from 'amara‘to command’; compare with emir

    Definitions

    1. an independent ruler or chieftain (especially in Africa or Arabia)

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