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ameer

DEFINITIONS OF: ameer

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

Synonyms:
amir, emeer, emir
Examples:
Othman I
the conqueror of Turkey who founded the Ottoman Empire and the Ottoman dynasty that ruled Turkey after the 13th century; conquered most of Asia Minor and assumed the title of emir in 1299 (1259-1326)
Type of:
ruler, swayer
a person who rules or commands
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