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
- a republic in the Middle East in western Asia; the ancient civilization of Mesopotamia was in the area now known as Iraq