Ben-Gurion

American  

[ben-goor-ee-uhn, ben-goo-ryawn] / bɛnˈgʊər i ən, ˌbɛn gʊˈryɔn /

noun

1. David, 1886–1973, Israeli statesman, born in Poland: prime minister of Israel 1948–53, 1955–63.

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Ben-Gurion British  

/ bɛnˈɡʊərɪən /

noun

1. David , original name David Gruen . 1886–1973, Israeli socialist statesman, born in Poland; first prime minister of Israel (1948–53, 1955–63)

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Example Sentences

“There was no replacement for Enzo,” lamented David Ben-Gurion, the Zionist leader who would later serve as Israel’s first prime minister.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

But despite the moment of extraordinary tension, Truman immediately recognised the State of Israel when it was declared two days later by David Ben-Gurion, the country's first prime minister.

From BBC • May 5, 2025

On May 14, Ben-Gurion formally declared the establishment of the state of Israel.

From Salon • May 26, 2024

To Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion, the moment called for soldiers trained to farm as well as fight.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 26, 2024

Prof. Shira Knafo, head of the Molecular Cognitive Lab at Ben-Gurion University, led the research published last month in the journal Molecular Psychiatry.

From Science Daily • Jan. 22, 2024