# jirga

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈdʒiɹɡə/ · frequency rank #83,388

## Definitions
1. A gathering of elders or leaders in Pakistan or Afghanistan, especially within a tribe.

## Etymology
From Pashto جرګه (jərga).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/jirga