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How to say: jirga

Spelling: Jirga Syllables  jirga
US accent
/dʒˈɜːɡə/
UK accent
/dʒˈɜːɡə/
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Definition

Definition — a Pashto term for a decision making assembly of male elders

e.g. “most criminal cases are handled by a tribal Jirga rather than by laws or police”

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