Meaning of the word emirate in English

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emirate

US /ˈem.ɪ.reɪt/
UK /ˈem.ɪ.rət/

Noun

a political territory ruled by an emir

Example:
The United Arab Emirates is a federation of seven emirates.
Each emirate has its own ruler and a degree of autonomy.