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ERNEST BEVIN
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• ERNEST BEVIN (noun)
The noun ERNEST BEVIN has 1 sense:
1. British labor leader and statesman who played an important role in diplomacy after World War II (1884-1951)
Familiarity information: ERNEST BEVIN used as a noun is very rare.
Sense 1
Meaning:
British labor leader and statesman who played an important role in diplomacy after World War II (1884-1951)
Classified under:
Nouns denoting people
Synonyms:
Bevin; Ernest Bevin
Instance hypernyms:
national leader; solon; statesman (a man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs)
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