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n. A prince, chieftain, or governor, especially in the Middle East.

n. a prince, commander or other leader or ruler in an Islamic nation.

n. An Arabian military commander, independent chieftain, or ruler of a province; also, an honorary title given to the descendants of Mohammed, in the line of his daughter Fatima; among the Turks, likewise, a title of dignity, given to certain high officials.

n. Among Arabs and other Mohammedan peoples. a chief of a family or tribe; a ruling prince. See ameer.

n. Specifically, a title sometimes given to the descendants of Mohammed.

n. In Turkey, with a specific designation of office or duty, a head of a department of government; a chief officer.

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

"Dost Muhammad took the title emir al-mu'minin (commander of the faithful) in preparation for his holy war against the Sikhs."

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