English Explanatory Dictionary

jirga

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A gathering of elders or leaders in Pakistan or Afghanistan, especially within a tribe.

Pronunciation

/ˈdʒiɹɡə/ [ˈdʒiɚɡə] /ˈdʒɪəɡə/

Word forms

jirga jirgas

Etymology

From Pashto جرګه (jərga).

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