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Averroism

or Av·er·rho·ism

[ av-uh-roh-iz-uhm, uh-ver-oh- ]
/ ˌæv əˈroʊ ɪz əm, əˈvɛr oʊ- /
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noun
the philosophy of Averroës, largely based on Aristotelianism and asserting the unity of an active intellect common to all human beings while denying personal immortality.
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Origin of Averroism

First recorded in 1745–55; Averro(ës) + -ism

OTHER WORDS FROM Averroism

Av·er·ro·ist, Av·er·rho·ist, nounAv·er·ro·is·tic, Av·er·rho·is·tic, adjective
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How to use Averroism in a sentence

British Dictionary definitions for Averroism

Averroism
/ (ˌævəˈrəʊɪzəm, əˈvɛrəʊ-) /

noun
the teachings of Averroës

Derived forms of Averroism

Averroist, nounAverroistic, adjective
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