noun
shura
noun
1
A council that offers advice or guidance to a ruler or leader.
"The king consulted the shura before making his decision."
How to Use Shura
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn advisory council, especially in Islamic or Middle Eastern governance.
Word Forms
shuras plural, Shuras plural
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Etymology
From Arabic shūrā, "consultation."