iraq
word
Definition
A country in the Middle East, officially known as the Republic of Iraq, located between Iran and Saudi Arabia.
Usage & Nuances
Always capitalized; used in both geopolitical and cultural contexts. Pronounced /ɪˈrɑːk/ or /ɪˈræk/. Do not confuse with 'Iran'. Common collocations: 'war in Iraq', 'Iraq War', 'Iraqi people' (adjective form: Iraqi).
Spanish: IrakPortuguese (BR): IraquePortuguese (PT): IraqueChinese (Simplified): 伊拉克Chinese (Traditional): 伊拉克Hindi: इराकArabic: العراقBengali: ইরাকRussian: ИракJapanese: イラクVietnamese: IraqKorean: 이라크Turkish: IrakUrdu: عراقIndonesian: Irak
Example Sentences
Iraq is a country in the Middle East.
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Baghdad is the capital of Iraq.
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My friend is from Iraq.
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He moved to the UK after growing up in Iraq.
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The news reported unrest in Iraq last night.
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Have you ever tried food from Iraq?
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