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ameer

(əˈmɪə)
n
1. (Islam) a variant spelling of emir
2. (Historical Terms) (formerly) the ruler of Afghanistan; amir
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e•mir

(əˈmɪər, eɪˈmɪər)

n.
1. a prince, commander, or head of state in some Islamic countries.
2. a title of honor of the descendants of Muhammad.
3. (cap.) the former title of the ruler of Afghanistan.
4. a title of certain Turkish officials.
[1615–25; < Arabic amīr commander]
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.ameer - an independent ruler or chieftain (especially in Africa or Arabia)ameer - an independent ruler or chieftain (especially in Africa or Arabia)
Arabia, Arabian Peninsula - a peninsula between the Red Sea and the Persian Gulf; strategically important for its oil resources
Africa - the second largest continent; located to the south of Europe and bordered to the west by the South Atlantic and to the east by the Indian Ocean
ruler, swayer - a person who rules or commands; "swayer of the universe"
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QUETTA -- Provincial Ameer of Jamat Islami Maulana Abdul Haque Hashmi has said that federal and Balochistan governments have failed to deliver in first year as they kept promising to public instead of addressing their issues.
KARACHI -- Ameer Raza's brilliant unbeaten century powered D.S.A Club to a handsome 78-run victory over Al Amir Colts CC in their league encounter of the 3rd edition of All Karachi Champions Trophy T- 20 Cricket Tournament 2019 here at the Al Mansoora Cricket Ground.
KARACHI -- Ameer Raza hammered a brilliant unbeaten century to power DSA Club to a clinical 78-run victory over Al Amir Colts CC in their league encounter of the third All-Karachi ChamApions Trophy T20 Cricket Tournament at the Al Mansoora Cricket Ground here on Wednesday.
LAHORE -- An annual convocation of Ameer Uddin Medical College and Post Graduate Medical Institute would be held here on July 9, where medical students would be given their degrees.
LAHORE: An annual convocation of Ameer Uddin Medical College and Post Graduate Medical Institute would be held here on July 9, where medical students would be given their degrees.
Peshawar/Lahore -- An Anti-Corruption Court on Tuesday granted Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) three-day physical remand of Ishtiaq Ameer Muqam and four other accused over charges of corruption in a road construction contract.
Arrest of son of Ameer Muqam by FIA at the behest of his political rivals is blatant political victimisation.
LAHORE -- Senator Sirajul Haq has been elected Ameer of Jamat-e-Islami for another five years.
LAHORE -- Ameer, Jamaat e Islami, Pakistan, Senator Sirajul Haq, has said the country's style of government required a change in order to solve the problems being faced by the country and the nation.
ISLAMABAD -- Prime Minister Imran Khan on Sunday expressed his grief at the demise of Ameer Tableeghi Jamaat Haji Abdul Wahab.
PESHAWER -- Ameer Tableeghi Jamaat Haji Abdul Wahab passed away at Raiwind, Lahore on Sunday after a protracted illness.
The implementation of a new minimum wage, proposed at RM1,500, must be done in a progressive manner to not hurt large-scale businesses, Bumiputera Retailers Association vice-president Datuk Ameer Ali Mydin said today.