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Meaning of jirga | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1

/ˈdʒiɹɡə/

Definitions

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

Equivalents

Français jirga

Examples

“Mr. Karzai and General Musharraf are expected to meet this week at a jirga, an assembly of leaders from their nations.”

CEFR level

B1

Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.

See also

Jiri Jiribam Jirik jirkinet Jiro Jiron