jirga

English - Turkish

Definition of jirga in English Turkish dictionary

Related Terms

loya jirga

Afgan danışma meclisi

English - English

Definition of jirga in English English dictionary

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

a Pashto term for a decision making assembly of male elders; "most criminal cases are handled by a tribal Jirga rather than by laws or police

Related Terms

loya jirga

a grand council or grand assembly used to resolve political conflicts or other national problems; "he convened a Grand Jirga that persuaded tribal leaders to acquiesce

Turkish pronunciation

cırgı

Pronunciation

/ˈʤərgə/ /ˈʤɜrɡə/

Etymology

() From Pashto جرګه (jirga)