adj
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Iraqi
ih-RAH-kee
Iraqi (adj) means relating to Iraq, its people, or its culture. Example: “The museum displayed ancient Iraqi artifacts from Babylon.”
adj
1
Relating to Iraq, its people, or its culture.
"The museum displayed ancient Iraqi artifacts from Babylon."
"Iraqi cuisine often features rice, lamb, and dates."
noun
1
A person from Iraq, or of Iraqi descent.
"Many Iraqis fled the country during periods of conflict."
How to use Iraqi
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishOf or from Iraq.
Common pairings
Iraqi dinar
Iraqi citizen
Iraqi government
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Etymology
From Arabic عِرَاقِيّ (ʿirāqiyy), formed from Iraq plus the "-i" ending used for nationalities.
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Iraki
Frequently asked questions
What does “Iraqi” mean?
The word “Iraqi” means relating to Iraq, its people, or its culture. In plain terms, of or from Iraq.
How do you pronounce “Iraqi”?
“Iraqi” is pronounced ih-RAH-kee (/ɪˈɹɑːki/ in IPA).
How do you use “Iraqi” in a sentence?
Here is “Iraqi” used in a sentence: “The museum displayed ancient Iraqi artifacts from Babylon.”
What part of speech is “Iraqi”?
Depending on how it is used, “Iraqi” can be an adjective and a noun.
Where does the word “Iraqi” come from?
The word “Iraqi” comes from Arabic. From Arabic عِرَاقِيّ (ʿirāqiyy), formed from Iraq plus the "-i" ending used for nationalities.
Is “Iraqi” a common word?
“Iraqi” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Iraqi” have?
“Iraqi” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to Iraq, its people, or its culture.
What is the difference between "Iraqi" and "Iraq"?
"Iraq" is the name of the country and functions as a noun, while "Iraqi" is the adjective and demonym used to describe its people, culture, or anything relating to it. Examples include "Iraqi cuisine" and "an Iraqi citizen."
Should "Iraqi" be capitalised?
Yes. As an adjective and demonym derived from a country name, "Iraqi" is always written with a capital "I," whether it is used as an adjective, as in "Iraqi history," or as a noun, as in "an Iraqi."
What is the plural of "Iraqi"?
The plural noun form is "Iraqis," referring to more than one person from Iraq. As an adjective, "Iraqi" does not change form, as in "Iraqi traditions."
Can "Iraqi" be used for both people and things?
Yes. "Iraqi" works as a noun naming a person from Iraq and as an adjective describing anything related to the country, such as "an Iraqi passport" or "Iraqi music." The surrounding context makes clear which sense is intended.
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