Iraq

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Definition

Proper noun A country in Western Asia, located in the Middle East. Modern-day Iraq encompasses much of the historical region known as Mesopotamia, which was the site of some of the world's earliest civilizations.

Examples
  • The capital of Iraq is Baghdad.
  • Iraq has significant reserves of petroleum.
  • The ancient civilizations of Sumer and Babylon flourished in the land that is now Iraq.
Advanced Usage
  • Prepositional Use: The names of countries are often used after prepositions like , , , and .
    • They work in Iraq.
    • She is a citizen of Iraq.
Variants and Related Words
  • Iraqi (adjective): Of or relating to Iraq.
    • Iraqi culture is rich and diverse.
  • Iraqi (noun): A native or inhabitant of Iraq.
    • He is an Iraqi living abroad.
Synonyms
  • Republic of Iraq (official name)
  • Mesopotamia (historical name for the region)
Related Phrases
  • Gulf War: A conflict (1990-1991) involving Iraq, a coalition of nations, and the liberation of Kuwait.
  • Iraq War: A conflict (2003-2011) that began with the invasion of Iraq by a United States-led coalition.
Noun
  1. a republic in the Middle East in western Asia; the ancient civilization of Mesopotamia was in the area now known as Iraq