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jirga

/ˈdʒɪr.ɡɑː/

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noun

/ˈdʒɪr.ɡɑː/formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее собрание старейшин-мужчин для принятия решений, происходящее из пуштунской традиции.

A noun referring to a decision-making assembly of male elders, originating from Pashto tradition.

proper noun

  1. Decision-making assemblyC1formal

    A traditional assembly of male elders in Pashtun communities, convened to resolve disputes, make decisions, or discuss important matters.

    ruСовет старейшин

    • The village elders called a jirga to settle the land dispute.
    • Decisions made by the jirga are respected by the entire community.
    • The jirga met for three days to discuss the conflict.

    Synonymsassemblycouncil