ibn Rushd

American  

[ib-uhn roosht] / ˌɪb ən ˈrʊʃt /

noun

1. Arabic name of Averroës.

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ibn-Rushd British  

/ ˌɪbənˈrʊʃt /

noun

1. the Arabic name of Averroës

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Example Sentences

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 works of Aristotle might have been lost to us but for the commentaries of the 12th-century Muslim scholar ibn Rushd, also known as Averroes and frequently called “the Commentator,” whose works were in turn translated into Latin.

From Washington Post

The mosque is named Ibn-Rushd-Goethe-Mosque, combining the names of medieval Andalusian philosopher Ibn Rushd and German writer Johann Wolfgang Goethe.

From Seattle Times

The translation into Latin of the works of Ibn Rushd, born in Cordoba in the 12th century, began the European rediscovery of Aristotle.

From The Guardian

Service groups, many operating under the aegis of Ibn Rushd, a state-funded Muslim community development organization, are responsible for the neighborhood's landscaping and kitchen gardens.

From Los Angeles Times