Word Meaning
अग़्यार
aghyār
hinoun, plural
Meaning
Strangers, outsiders, or rivals; plural of ghair.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu poetry, 'aghyār' (the broken plural of 'ghair') refers to strangers, outsiders, or rivals alienated from the lover. In this couplet, it denotes those adversarial entities who once confronted the speaker heavily like a stone upon the chest, but now deliberately turn away upon seeing him.
Etymology
Arabic, broken plural of 'ghayr' (غَیْر).
Usage
In the ghazal tradition, 'aghyār' stands in direct opposition to the beloved or loyal friends, embodying hostile outsiders and envious rivals.
Examples
Why lament the conduct of rivals (aghyar)?
The assembly was filled only with strangers (aghyar).
Synonyms
पराएबेगानेरक़ीबदुश्मन
Related Words
ग़ैररक़ीबबेगानायार