jirgah

/ˈdʒɪrɡɑː/

Definitions

1. noun

A council or assembly of local leaders, especially in Afghanistan or Pakistan, often used for dispute resolution and community decision-making.

“The village elder called a jirgah to settle the long-standing land dispute between the two families.”

Synonyms

  • assembly
  • council

Antonyms

  • dictatorship