Definition that contains middle east
- iraq a republic in the Middle East in western Asia; the ancient civilization of Mesopotamia was in the area now known as Iraq
- arab a member of a Semitic people originally from the Arabian peninsula and surrounding territories who speaks Arabic and who inhabits much of the Middle East and northern Africa
- iran a theocratic Islamic republic in the Middle East in western Asia; Iran was the core of the ancient empire that was known as Persia until 1935; rich in oil
- syria an Asian republic in the Middle East at the east end of the Mediterranean; site of some of the world's most ancient centers of civilization
- arabian a member of a Semitic people originally from the Arabian peninsula and surrounding territories who speaks Arabic and who inhabits much of the Middle East and northern Africa
- persia a theocratic Islamic republic in the Middle East in western Asia; Iran was the core of the ancient empire that was known as Persia until 1935; rich in oil
- kurdistan an extensive geographical region in the Middle East to the south of the Caucasus
- hummus a thick spread made from mashed chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice and garlic; used especially as a dip for pita; originated in the Middle East
- semite a member of a group of Semitic-speaking peoples of the Middle East and northern Africa
- baklava rich Middle Eastern cake made of thin layers of flaky pastry filled with nuts and honey