The Iraqi dialect is characterized by many unique words, terms and contexts, some of which date back to the dawn of civilization in Mesopotamia. The vocabulary of the Iraqi dictionary was greatly influenced by the invasions of the country throughout the ages.

Sumerian, the oldest written language in the world, has left its mark in many agricultural, commercial and legal terms. Iraqi academic Dr. Faleh Hassan al-Asadi believes that it is okay to read and archive the local dialects of the region and delve into their history.