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loya jirga
/ ˌlɔɪə ˈdʒɜːɡə /
noun
- an assembly of regional leaders and tribal chiefs in Afghanistan
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Word History and Origins
Origin of loya jirga1
from Pashto, literally: grand assembly
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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.
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