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jirga Meaning & Definition

/ˈdʒiɹɡə/

What Does Jirga Mean?

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

Jirga: Key Facts

Part of speechnoun
Pronunciation/ˈdʒiɹɡə/
Pluraljirgas

Jirga Definition (Noun)

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

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Word Forms & Grammar

jirga (plural jirgas)

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Origin of Jirga

Borrowed from Pashto جرګه (jərga).

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