Fa·bi·an (f  b - n)adj. 1. a. Of or relating to the caution and avoidance of direct confrontation typical of the Roman general Quintus Fabius Maximus. b. Cautious or dilatory, as in taking action. 2. Of, relating to, or being a member of the Fabian Society, which was committed to gradual rather than revolutionary means for spreading socialist principles. [Latin Fabi nus, after Quintus Fabius Maximus Verrucosus.]Fa bi·an n.Fa bi·an·ism n.Fa bi·an·ist n. |
Fabian [ˈfeɪbɪən]
adj
(Government, Politics & Diplomacy) of, relating to, or resembling the delaying tactics of the Roman general Q. Fabius Maximus (died 203 bc) who withstood Hannibal while avoiding a pitched battle; cautious; circumspect
n
(Government, Politics & Diplomacy) a member of or sympathizer with the Fabian Society
[from Latin Fabiānus of Fabius]
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. | Fabian - a member of the Fabian Society in Britain Fabian Society - an association of British socialists who advocate gradual reforms within the law leading to democratic socialism socialist - a political advocate of socialism |
| Adj. | 1. | Fabian - of or relating to Fabianism; "the Fabian society" |
| 2. | fabian - using cautious slow strategy to wear down opposition; avoiding direct confrontation; "a fabian policy" cautious - showing careful forethought; "reserved and cautious; never making swift decisions"; "a cautious driver" |
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