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Definition of baghdad

baghdad

/ˈbæɡ.dæd/
bagh · dad
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baghdad Lexical Profile

• noun

1

The capital and largest city of Iraq, located in the central part of the country along the banks of the Tigris River, historically renowned as a major center of learning and culture in the Islamic world.

Example

"During the Middle Ages, Baghdad served as a prominent intellectual hub, housing the famous House of Wisdom."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from Middle Persian 'Bagh-dād', meaning 'God-given' or 'bestowed by God', from 'bagh' (god) and 'dād' (given). It was founded in the 8th century as the capital of the Abbasid Caliphate.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Baghdad. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/baghdad
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