Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • The capital and largest city of Iraq: This term specifically refers to the primary city that serves as the seat of government and the most populous urban center in the country of Iraq. It is situated on the banks of the Tigris River.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The capital of Iraq has a rich history dating back many centuries.
  • Rebuilding the capital of Iraq after the conflict was a major undertaking.

Advanced Usage

• Used in formal, geographical, and political contexts to denote the primary city of the nation-state of Iraq. It is often employed in contrast to other Iraqi cities or the capitals of other countries.
  • In discussions of Middle Eastern geopolitics, the stability of the capital of Iraq is frequently a central topic.

Variants and Related Words

• Baghdad: This is the actual name of the city referred to by the phrase "capital of Iraq." They are synonymous in reference.
  • Baghdad, the capital of Iraq, was a major center of learning during the Islamic Golden Age.

Synonyms

• Baghdad: The direct and most common synonym.
• National capital of Iraq: A more formal variant with identical meaning.

Related Phrases

• Seat of the Iraqi government: A descriptive phrase emphasizing the administrative and political function of the city.
  • The seat of the Iraqi government is in the capital of Iraq.

Noun

1. capital and largest city of Iraq; located on the Tigris River
   • Baghdad is one of the great cities of the Muslim world