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Fabian

Syllabification: (Fa·bi·an)
Pronunciation: /ˈfābēən/
Definition of Fabian

noun

  • a member or supporter of the Fabian Society, an organization of socialists aiming at the gradual rather than revolutionary achievement of socialism.

adjective

  • relating to or characteristic of the Fabians:the Fabian movement
  • employing a cautiously persistent and dilatory strategy to wear out an enemy:Fabian tactics

Derivatives

Fabianism

Pronunciation: /-izəm/
noun

Fabianist

Pronunciation: /-əst/
noun

Origin:

late 18th century: from the name of Quintus Fabius Maximus Verrucosus (see Fabius), after whom the Fabian Society is also named

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