emirship

/ˈɛmɪrʃɪp/

Definitions

1. noun

The position or office of an emir, often used to refer to a territory or state ruled by an emir.

“The emirship of the Arabian Peninsula was a significant power in the region during the 19th century.”

Synonyms

  • principality
  • sultanate

Antonyms

  • monarchy
  • republic