jirga

noun

jir·​ga

variants or jirgah

ˈjərgə,

ˈji(ə)r-

plural -s

: a council of Afghan tribal leaders

Word History

Etymology

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

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