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

Etymology

Origin of Bevan

from the boy's name Bevan

Example Sentences

Back in 1948 when Labour's Aneurin Bevan founded the NHS, dental care became free alongside hospitals and GPs.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

Packing down together in the Sale front row, Bevan Rodd and Ewan Ashman used to be on the same team.

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2026

With Ellis Genge backed up by Bevan Rodd and Emmanuel Iyogun on the loose-head side, there will be no replacement called up for Baxter.

From BBC • Jan. 27, 2026

Hardie, Bevan, Kinnock and Foot -- the giants of this movement have walked these streets.

From BBC • Jan. 23, 2026

"I pray you teach something of your art to Mr. Bevan," said she, spitefully, over her fan's silk edge.

From Cardigan by Chambers, Robert W. (Robert William)