loya jirga

/ ˌlɔɪə ˈdʒɜːɡə /

noun

1. an assembly of regional leaders and tribal chiefs in Afghanistan

Word History and Origins

Origin of loya jirga¹

from Pashto, literally: grand assembly

Example Sentences

“We should not be surprised by or alarmed at the fact that the Loya Jirga is going to examine this agreement,” he said.

From The Daily Beast

The president could win more votes inside a loya jirga in Kabul than he did inside the IOC.

From The Daily Beast