Word Meaning

औरों

auron

hipronoun

Meaning

Others, other people, strangers, or rivals.

Detailed Meaning

The oblique plural form of 'aur' (other), used substantively to mean other people or outsiders. In classical Urdu poetry, it often refers to strangers or rivals whose association corrupts or alienates the beloved from the speaker. In this couplet, it conveys the poet's grievance that mingling with outsiders has completely changed the beloved's disposition.

Etymology

Derived from Sanskrit अपर (apara, other/different) via Prakrit अवर (avara) into Hindi-Urdu और (aur).

Usage

In ghazal aesthetics, 'auron' typically symbolizes the social sphere of rivals whose companionship alienates the beloved from the devoted lover.

Examples

Do not reveal our secret to others.

He remains engaged with others while ignoring us.

Synonyms

दूसरोंग़ैरोंबेगानोंअग्र्यार

Related Words

औरदूसराग़ैर
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