AVERROES

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 I. (noun) 

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Meaning:

Arabian philosopher born in Spain; wrote detailed commentaries on Aristotle that were admired by the Schoolmen (1126-1198)

Synonyms:

Abul-Walid Mohammed ibn-Ahmad Ibn-Mohammed ibn-Roshd; Averroes; ibn-Roshd

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Nouns denoting people

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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