Bevan

American  

[bev-uhn] / ˈbɛv ən /

noun

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

2. a first name.

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Bevan ¹ British  

/ ˈbɛvən, bɛv- /

noun

1. a stupid or unfashionable male

2. an aggressive and surly youth

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Bevan ² British  

/ 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)

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Other Word Forms

• Bevanite
  noun

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Etymology

Origin of Bevan

from the boy's name Bevan

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Example Sentences

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Bevan

That May MI5 chief Sir Percy Sillitoe took evidence to Attlee, who dismissed Macartney's claims as a "tissue of lies" but agreed to warn Bevan about him.

From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026

One of the final reports dates from 1954 when Bevan, now back in opposition, was invited to meet the Soviet ambassador, Yakov Malik, at London's Polish embassy.

From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026

Eckersley took his try tally for the season to 33 and Bevan French was also magnificent at the Brick Community Stadium, scoring once and creating another for Jai Field.

From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026

“It’s a matter of great sadness to us, because everything is turned on its head,” Bevan said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 2, 2026

Prof. Bevan remarks, however, that this interpretation is doubtful, since an Arab would scarcely compare his friend to a hyena.

From A Literary History of the Arabs by Reynold Nicholson

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