+An **Emir** (from Arabic: أمير, *amīr*, "commander" or "prince") is a high-ranking title of nobility or office used in the [Islamic world](/wiki/Islam). It signifies a [ruler](/wiki/Ruler), governor, or military commander, often wielding significant political and military authority within an emirate. Historically, an emir could be a powerful regional leader, sometimes with de facto independence, or a subordinate of a larger empire.
+## See also
+- [Sultan](/wiki/Sultan)
+- [Monarch](/wiki/Monarch)
+- [Sheikh](/wiki/Sheikh)
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