Definitions

1. noun

A title used before a person’s name, especially in Arabic or Islamic contexts, meaning ‘son of’.

“He is known as Ibn Sina, a famous Persian polymath.”

2. prefix

Denoting the son of or a descendant of.

“Ibn Khaldun, a famous North African historian.”

3. proper adjective

Used to describe something that is related to the son of or a descendant of someone.

“Ibn Sina’s medical theories had a lasting impact on the field.”

4. prefix

Used to describe a person or title, especially in Arabic or Islamic contexts.

“Ibn Rushd, a renowned Islamic philosopher.”