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

Despite its main hospital being nearly new, Aneurin Bevan health board still has a backlog of nearly £233m.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

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

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

But the Bevan Foundation, and political parties, want the programme to include more families.

From BBC • Feb. 2, 2026

"I wanted to put a bit of my Great Uncle Johnny into Solomon Bevan."

From BBC • Jan. 29, 2026

"I wish to see Mr. Bevan," said I, scarce able to speak.

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