loya jirga

/ (ˌlɔɪə ˈdʒɜːɡə) /


noun(often with capitals)
  1. an assembly of regional leaders and tribal chiefs in Afghanistan

Origin of loya jirga

1
from Pashto, literally: grand assembly

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