Emirate of Afghanistan

proper noun

A sovereign state in Central and South Asia, ruled by an emir, that existed from 1823 to 1926, preceding the Kingdom of Afghanistan.

OriginPersian امارت افغانستان →
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Meanings

proper nounthe Emirate of Afghanistan
  1. A sovereign state in Central and South Asia, ruled by an emir, that existed from 1823 to 1926, preceding the Kingdom of Afghanistan.

Origin

  1. Persianامارت افغانستان
  2. EnglishEmirate of Afghanistan

Borrowed from Persian امارت افغانستان.

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APA

Emirate of Afghanistan. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Emirate%20of%20Afghanistan

MLA

“Emirate of Afghanistan.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Emirate%20of%20Afghanistan. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Emirate of Afghanistan,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Emirate%20of%20Afghanistan.

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