Synonyms & related words for emir

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of emir — including sultan, sheikh, caliph, imam, hakim, mirza. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to emir

Explore words related to emir — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include emirate, kalif, sheikdom, imamate, sultanate, sayyid, vizierial, hamza. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for emir

Common synonyms for emir include sultan, sheikh, caliph, imam, hakim, mirza, prince, sherif — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does emir come from?

The word emir breaks down into one root of Arabic origin: the root amir-, from Arabic amara (“to command”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.