Al Farabi

[ al fah-rah-bee ]

/ ˌæl fɑˈrɑ bi /

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noun

died a.d. 950, Arab philosopher.

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Also called Al·fa·ra·bi·us

[al-fuh-rey-bee-uhs]. /ˌæl fəˈreɪ bi əs/.

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How to use Al Farabi in a sentence

A half-filled auditorium with socially distanced audience members was buzzing as Al Farabi, a local band, played in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, a few months ago.
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Al Farabi is said to have taught the eternity of the world and to have denied the permanent individuality of the soul.
A Biographical Dictionary of Freethinkers of All Ages and Nations|Joseph Mazzini Wheeler
Al-Farabi, unknown to everyone present, was permitted to exhibit his skill.
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The reputation of Al-Farabi became so great, that ultimately it extended to Asia.
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It was a commentary of Al Farabi on the metaphysics of Aristotle.
Mystics and Saints of Islam|Claud Field

British Dictionary definitions for Al Farabi

al-Farabi

/ (ˈælfəˈrɑːbɪ) /

noun

Mohammed ibn Tarkhan. died 950, Muslim philosopher, physician, and mathematician, of central Asian origin

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