What is another word for emirate?
Pronunciation: [ˈɛmɪɹˌe͡ɪt] (IPA) 
Emirate is a word that is used to refer to a political territory or region that is ruled by an emir, who is considered to be a prince or ruler of a particular Islamic region. The word has become synonymous with many other terms, which are often used interchangeably, depending on the context in which they are used. Some of the synonyms for the word "emirate" include jurisdiction, dominion, principality, sultanate, sheikdom, and caliphate. Each of these terms is used to describe a specific type of political entity, and they may differ based on their size, level of autonomy, or religious affiliation. Despite their differences, these terms all refer to territories that are ruled by an appointed leader or ruler.
