Word Meaning
हुज़ूर
huzoor
hinoun
Meaning
Presence, attendance; court or audience; also an honorific title ('Your Honour').
Detailed Meaning
In classical literature, 'huzoor' denotes being in the presence of someone, especially a ruler, beloved, or deity. In this couplet, 'huzoor-e-shah' refers to the royal court or the direct presence of the king, where the mastery of poets is put to trial. It also commonly functions as an honorific form of respectful direct address.
Etymology
Arabic root ح-ض-ر (ḥ-ḍ-r), related to presence, attending, or being present.
Usage
In ghazals, it frequently evokes either humble submission before the beloved's presence or courtly deference before royalty.
Examples
huzoor-e-yaar mein khamoshi hi behtar hai
kuchh arz karna tha huzoor ki khidmat mein
Synonyms
बारगाहदरबारपेशीरूबरू
Related Words
हाज़िरहाज़िरीइहज़ार