Iraqi Common

Iraqi has 4 different meanings across 2 categories:

Noun · Adjective

Definitions

Noun

a native or inhabitant of Iraq

"the majority of Iraqi are Arab Shiite Muslims although Sunni Muslims control the government"

Iraqi Iraki

A person from Iraq or of Iraqi descent.

"The local festival celebrated the heritage of the community's many Iraqi residents living in the city."

In plain English: An Iraqi is someone who comes from Iraq, which is a country located in the Middle East between Iran and Turkey.

"The Iraqi shared his story with the other travelers at the bus stop."

Adjective

of or relating to Iraq or its people or culture

"Iraqi oil"

"Iraqi refugees"

Iraqi Iraki

Of, from, or pertaining to Persian Iraq.

"The ancient ruins in southern Mesopotamia reveal that some of these artifacts are truly Iraqi in their origins."

In plain English: Something Iraqi is from Iraq, which is a country located in the Middle East.

"Many Iraqi shops closed early due to power outages last night."

Example Sentences

"Many Iraqi shops closed early due to power outages last night." adj

"The Iraqi flag waved proudly in the wind against the blue sky." adj

"An Iraqi restaurant opened downtown serving delicious falafel and hummus." adj

"Many Iraqi refugees are finding new homes across neighboring countries." adj

"The Iraqi shared his story with the other travelers at the bus stop." noun

Origin

The word Iraqi comes from the Arabic term 'Irāqī, which combines "Iraq" with a suffix meaning "-an." It entered English as an adjective describing people or things originating in that country.

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