1 jirga | Definition of jirga

jirga

noun
jir·​ga
variants: or jirgah \ ˈjÉ™rgÉ™ , ˈji(É™)r-​ \
plural -s

Definition of jirga

: a council of Afghan tribal leaders

History and Etymology for jirga

Pashto, probably of Mongol origin like Persian jarga circle of men or beasts

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