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Definition of iraq

iraq

/ɪˈrɑːk/
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Adjective:Iraqi
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iraq Lexical Profile

• noun

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A country in Western Asia, bordered by Turkey, Iran, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Syria, renowned historically as the site of ancient Mesopotamia.

Example

"The Tigris and Euphrates rivers flow through Iraq, providing fertile land that supported some of the world's earliest civilizations."

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Word Origin & Etymology

From the Arabic 'al-ʿIrāq', historically used to refer to the region of lower Mesopotamia. Its ultimate origin is debated, possibly deriving from the ancient Sumerian city of Uruk or an Aramaic root meaning 'lowland'.

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