Definitions for loya jirga
loy·a jir·ga

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1. Loya Jirganoun

   a grand council or grand assembly used to resolve political conflicts or other national problems

   "he convened a Loya Jirga that persuaded tribal leaders to acquiesce"

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1. loya jirga

   A jirga (Pashto: جرګه, jərga) is an assembly of leaders that makes decisions by consensus according to Pashtunwali, the Pashtun social code. It is conducted in order to settle disputes among the Pashtuns, but also by members of other ethnic groups who are influenced by them in present-day Afghanistan and Pakistan. Historically, a loya jirga or a "great council" has been convened in order to elect a new head of state, approve a new constitution or resolve critical issues. Loya jirgas have reportedly been organized since the rise to power of the Hotak dynasty in the early 18th century. In July 1747, Afghan chiefs assembled in Kandahar to elect a new king, choosing the 25-year-old Ahmad Shah Durrani, who is credited with founding the modern state of Afghanistan.From 11 to 14 March 2022, the inaugural meeting of the Pashtun National Jirga was held in Bannu, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to discuss the critical issues faced by the Pashtuns in Pakistan and Afghanistan.

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1. loya jirga

   A Loya Jirga is a traditional assembly or grand council in Afghanistan and Pashtun society. It is characterized by the gathering of elders, leaders, and other influential individuals to discuss and make decisions on crucial national issues, such as constitutional amendments, declaration of war, or selection of a new head of state. The term "Loya Jirga" literally translates to "grand council" in Pashto.

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1. Loya jirga

   A loya jirga is a type of jirga regarded as "grand assembly," a phrase in the Pashto language meaning "grand council." A loya jirga is a mass meeting usually prepared for major events such as choosing a new king, adopting a constitution, or discussing important national political or emergency matters. It is also used for resolving disputes in Afghanistan, but also in the Pashtun areas of Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and FATA in Pakistan. In Afghanistan, the loya jirga was originally attended by the Pashtuns, but later included other ethnic groups. It is a forum unique among the Pashtun tribes in which, traditionally, tribal elders meet together.

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of loya jirga in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of loya jirga in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of loya jirga in a Sentence

1. Abdul Rab Rasoul Sayaf:

   The government must call the Loya Jirga on time and if it doesn't happen, the people will look for alternatives.

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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