Bevan

[ bev-uhn ]

noun
  1. A·neu·rin [uh-nahy-ruhn], /əˈnaɪ rən/, 1897–1960, British political leader: minister of health 1945–50.

  2. a male given name.

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British Dictionary definitions for Bevan (1 of 2)

Bevan

Bev (bɛv)

/ (ˈbɛvən) /


nounAustralian informal, derogatory
  1. a stupid or unfashionable male

  2. an aggressive and surly youth

Origin of Bevan

1
from the boy's name Bevan

British Dictionary definitions for Bevan (2 of 2)

Bevan

/ (ˈbɛvən) /


noun
  1. Aneurin (əˈnaɪ ə rɪn), known as Nye . (1897–1960), British Labour statesman, born in Wales: noted for his oratory. As minister of health (1945–51) he introduced the National Health Service (1948)

Derived forms of Bevan

  • Bevanite, noun, adjective

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