Using Euphemism Towards Death and Cancer in Iraqi Arabic Spoken in Al-Anbar Province

Abstract

The present study is an attempt to investigate how the speakers of Iraqi Arabic in AL-Anbar use euphemism for death and cancer in their social interactions. The sample consisted of 50 participants (males and females) who live in AL-Anbar and chosen randomly. The age average was between 20-60 years old. The used instrument for data collection was a questionnaire that consisted of 15 questions with 3-5 given answers. The findings revealed that the speakers of Iraqi Arabic in AL-Anbar use euphemism an alternative to direct expressions that shock and insult the addressees. The study revealed that the use of euphemism in AL-Anbar is also based on Islamic principles.