Word Meaning
रूमा
Rooma
hiproper noun
Meaning
Rome; the Roman or Byzantine Empire in classical historical poetry.
Detailed Meaning
Refers to Rome or the Eastern Roman (Byzantine) Empire. In this couplet from Iqbal, it alludes to the colossal Roman power that fell to the early Arab desert warriors. The term historically evokes vast imperial might humbled by faith and spiritual vigor.
Etymology
Latin 'Roma', borrowed into Urdu via Arabic and Persian 'Rūm' / 'Rūmā'.
Usage
In modern and classical Urdu poetry, it is invoked to symbolize Western or Byzantine imperial glory in historical contrast to Islamic expansion.
Examples
The glory of Roma crumbled to dust
The crown of Roma and the roar of the desert
Synonyms
रोमरूम
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