Averroës

American  

[uh-ver-oh-eez] / əˈvɛr oʊˌiz /

Or Averrhoës

noun

1. 1126?–98, Arab philosopher in Spain.

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Averroës British  

/ əˈvɛrəʊˌiːz /

noun

1. Arabic name ibn-Rushd. 1126–88, Arab philosopher and physician in Spain, noted particularly for his attempts to reconcile Aristotelian philosophy with Islamic religion, which profoundly influenced Christian scholasticism

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Example Sentences

Not while we have the chance to invite our students to inhabit its crossroads and engage as interlocutors in its conversations with Plato, Averroes, Fibonacci, Wheatley and many more.

From Washington Post

In the 1100s, Islamic philosopher and scientist Ibn Rushd, or Averroes, wrote some of the most influential commentaries on Aristotle’s works on rhetoric, logical reasoning, science, literature and ethics.

From Washington Post

The Italian theologian Thomas Aquinas read and responded to Averroes with great respect, outlining the points on which their thought diverged.

From Washington Post

Father and son Zulfirman and Averroes Syah are injured but alive.

From The Guardian

Zulfirman is in a stable condition following extensive surgery, Marie said, while Averroes, aged two, only suffered minor injuries thanks to his father’s actions.

From The Guardian