Word Meaning
ग़र्ब
gharb
hinoun
Meaning
The west; the occident; the direction of the setting sun.
Detailed Meaning
In Arabic and classical Urdu poetry, 'gharb' denotes the west or the occident. In the given couplet, it appears in the paired phrase 'sharq-o-gharb' (East and West), signifying the entirety of the world. It evokes the universal reach of heroic conquest and spiritual awakening across all horizons.
Etymology
Arabic (غ-ر-ب), from the root associated with setting, departing, or the west.
Usage
In classical Urdu verse, 'gharb' is most commonly paired with 'sharq' to denote the entirety of the terrestrial realm or the contrast between Eastern and Western thought.
Examples
From east to west, the glory of his name resounds.
The travelers journeyed endlessly towards the distant west.
Synonyms
मग़रिबपच्छिमबाख़्तर
Related Words
मग़रिबशर्क़गुरूबमग़रिबी