amir- root words — words with the amir- root

The root amir- comes from Arabic amara, meaning to command. 6 words in Dendril are built from it, including admiral, admirals, emir, emirate, emirates, admiralty. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the amir- root

Explore words with amir- — words containing the amir- root and sharing its sense of "to command". Examples include admiral, admirals, emir, emirate, emirates, admiralty. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does amir- mean?

The amir- root means to command, from Arabic amara. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.