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. OwenDavid (Anthony Llewellyn), Baron1938MBritishPOLITICS: politicianPOLITICS: statesman 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. OwenMichael (James)1979MBritishSPORT AND GAMES: footballer 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. OwenSir Richard18041892MEnglishMEDICINE: anatomistSCIENCE: palaeontologist Sir Richard. 1804–92, English comparative anatomist and palaeontologist
4. OwenRobert17711858MWelshBUSINESS: industrialistSOCIAL SCIENCE: social reformer 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. OwenWilfred18931918MEnglishWRITING: poet Wilfred. 1893–1918, English poet of World War I, who was killed in action

Example Sentences

Alan Owen, one of the leaders of the men’s campaign said the decision was a “brilliant” step forward after years of battles for answers.

From BBC

A year on from the death of her 17-year-old son, Crystal Owen is launching a charity in his name that hopes to help his memory live on.

From BBC

Long Beach Realtors Loree Scarborough and Tessa Owen were holding several fat bundles of blue hydrangeas around 8:30 a.m. while considering long stems of orange ranunculus for a client appreciation event later that day.

From Los Angeles Times

Sarah Owen, Labour MP for the area, said: "Thirty-five thousand knives off the street is better than 35,000 knives on the streets."

From BBC

Get ready for Arcadia High basketball to have fun with the Edwards brothers, Owen and Noa.

From Los Angeles Times