Bevan

[bev-uhn]

noun

1. Aneurin 1897–1960, British political leader: minister of health 1945–50.

2. a first name.

Bevan

¹

/ ˈbɛvən, bɛv /

noun

1. a stupid or unfashionable male

2. an aggressive and surly youth

Bevan

²

/ 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)

Other Word Forms

• Bevanite noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of Bevan¹

from the boy's name Bevan

Example Sentences

Kai Bevan, 20, a third-year medical student, debated with Kirk over his views on abortion.

From BBC

Jones promised to build the M4 relief road, and said Reform would start an "ambitious plan of GP surgery building since Aneurin Bevan built the NHS".

From BBC

Hopper also worked at the Royal Gwent Hospital in Newport, Wales, for a period of training in general surgery in 2011, Aneurin Bevan University Health Board has confirmed.

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Wales looked predictable in attack and settled for a Keira Bevan penalty to reduce the deficit after a breathless opening quarter.

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Most of the GP surgeries managed by eHarley Street in Wales - which has been on the receiving end of concerns about safety, staffing and supply - have been handed back to Aneurin Bevan health board.

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