Iraqi

adjective

i-ˈrä-kē How to pronounce Iraqi (audio)
-ˈra-
: of, relating to, or characteristic of Iraq or its people
Iraqi noun
plural Iraqis

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The threat of drone attacks forced several Saudi, Emirati and Iraqi facilities to shut in during the war, too. — David Goldman, CNN Money, 24 June 2026 The gallery presents a condensed history of blue-and-white ceramics globally in dishes, starting in the Middle East with a 9th century Iraqi piece. — Stephanie Shih june 17, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2026 The ball went in off an Iraqi player for an own goal, just before the final whistle. — Michael Lewis, Forbes.com, 17 June 2026 The lines of Iraqi oil trucks, accompanied by the large-scale entry of Iraqi nationals, were the first economic trade with Syria for nearly a decade. — Taylor Luck, Christian Science Monitor, 16 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1777, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Iraqi was in 1777

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“Iraqi.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Iraqi. Accessed 3 Aug. 2026.

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