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AVERROES
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• AVERROES (noun)
The noun AVERROES has 1 sense:
1. Arabian philosopher born in Spain; wrote detailed commentaries on Aristotle that were admired by the Schoolmen (1126-1198)
Familiarity information: AVERROES used as a noun is very rare.
Sense 1
Meaning:
Arabian philosopher born in Spain; wrote detailed commentaries on Aristotle that were admired by the Schoolmen (1126-1198)
Classified under:
Nouns denoting people
Synonyms:
Abul-Walid Mohammed ibn-Ahmad Ibn-Mohammed ibn-Roshd; Averroes; ibn-Roshd
Instance hypernyms:
doc; doctor; Dr.; MD; medico; physician (a licensed medical practitioner)
attorney; lawyer (a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice)
philosopher (a specialist in philosophy)
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