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jirga

Pronunciation: /ˈdʒəːgə/
Definition of jirga

noun

  • (in Afghanistan) a tribal council:a three-day jirga of tribal elders concluded that it would oppose further military operations in their territories

Origin:

mid 19th century: Pashto, 'council, assembly'

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