loya jirga
/ (ˌlɔɪə ˈdʒɜːɡə) /
noun(often with capitals)
an assembly of regional leaders and tribal chiefs in Afghanistan
Origin of loya jirga
1from Pashto, literally: grand assembly
Words Nearby loya jirga
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How to use loya jirga in a sentence
“We should not be surprised by or alarmed at the fact that the loya jirga is going to examine this agreement,” he said.
Gen. John Allen Praises the Terms of New U.S.-Afghanistan Agreement | Daniel Klaidman | November 21, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTThe president could win more votes inside a loya jirga in Kabul than he did inside the IOC.
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