Word Meaning
वतनों
watanoñ
hinoun
Meaning
Homelands, native lands; here, those living in exile or foreign parts.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu verse, 'watan' denotes one's native land, country, or homeland. In this couplet, as the oblique plural within the construct 'ghurbat-watanoñ', it refers to exiled wanderers or strangers whose homeland has become alienation itself, left exposed to the blazing sun. It evokes deep pathos by juxtaposing belonging with helpless demise in exile.
Etymology
Arabic 'waṭan' (وطن), denoting homeland, dwelling place, or country of origin.
Usage
In classical ghazal, 'watan' is constantly paired antithetically with 'ghurbat' to signify the tragedy of displacement.
Examples
watanoñ se door rahne ka dard wahi jaante hain
gurbat mein watanoñ ki yaad dil ko be-chain karti hai
Synonyms
देशोंदियारोंमस्कनोंसरज़मीनों
Related Words
वतनवतन-परस्तीहुब्ब-उल-वतनीग़रीब-उल-वतन