Owen

[oh-uhn]

noun

1. Sir Richard, 1804–92, English zoologist and anatomist.

2. Robert, 1771–1858, Welsh social reformer in Great Britain and the U.S.

3. Wilfred, 1893–1918, English poet.

4. a male given name.

Owen

/ ˈəʊɪn /

noun

1. David ( Anthony Llewellyn ), Baron. born 1938, British politician: Labour foreign secretary (1977–79); cofounder of the Social Democratic Party (1981) and its leader (1983–87): leader (1988–90) of the section of the Social Democratic Party that did not merge with the Liberal Party in 1988; peace envoy to Bosnia-Herzegovina (1992–95)

2. Michael ( James ). born 1979, English footballer: a striker, he scored 40 goals in 89 games for England (1998–2008); his clubs included Liverpool (1996–2004) and Newcastle United (2005–2009)

3. Sir Richard. 1804–92, English comparative anatomist and palaeontologist

4. Robert. 1771–1858, Welsh industrialist and social reformer. He formed a model industrial community at New Lanark, Scotland, and pioneered cooperative societies. His books include New View of Society (1813)

5. Wilfred. 1893–1918, English poet of World War I, who was killed in action

Example Sentences

Mr Owen said he was initially wary of AI.

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Currently, her younger children, Owen and Caitlin, share a room, and Sarah's crafts mean that a room that could be used for one of them can't be.

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In mitigation, barrister Owen Edwards, for Ethan's grandmother, argued her role in the murder was "secondary" but added there were "no excuses for her acts of failure".

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Speaking on TNT Sports, former England midfielder Owen Hargreaves, echoed the feeling that Palace - joint favourites to win the Conference League - are in a golden period of their history.

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Down on their luck athletes are also at the center of “Cinderella Man,” “Mr. Baseball” and the recent Owen Wilson comedy “Stick.”

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