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Definition of fabian

Fabian
Fabian Fa"bi*an, n. A member of, or sympathizer with, the Fabian Society.
Fabian
Fabian Fa"bi*an, a. 1. Of or pertaining to the Roman gens Fabia. 2. Designating, or pertaining to, a society of socialists, organized in England in 1884 to spread socialistic principles gradually without violent agitation. The Fabian Society proposes then to conquer by delay; to carry its programme, not by a hasty rush, but through the slower, but, as it thinks, surer methods of patient discussion, exposition, and political action. --William Clarke.
Fabian
Fabian Fa"bi*an, a. [L. Fabianus, Fabius, belonging to Fabius.] Of, pertaining to, or in the manner of, the Roman general, Quintus Fabius Maximus Verrucosus; cautious; dilatory; avoiding a decisive contest. Fabian policy, a policy like that of Fabius Maximus, who, by carefully avoiding decisive contests, foiled Hannibal, harassing his army by marches, countermarches, and ambuscades; a policy of delays and cautions.

Meaning of fabian from wikipedia

- Fabian in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Fabian may refer to: Fabian (name), including a list of people with the given name or surname Pope Fabian (died...
- The Fabian Society is a British socialist organisation whose purpose is to advance the principles of social democracy and democratic socialism via gradualist...
- Fabián Ruiz Peña (Spanish pronunciation: [faˈβjan rwiθ ˈpeɲa]; born 3 April 1996), also known simply as Fabián, is a Spanish professional footballer who...
- Sophie Katy Crokaert (born 9 January 1970), known professionally as Lara Fabian, is a Belgian singer and songwriter. She has sold over 12 million records...
- Fabian Lukas Schär (German pronunciation: [ʃɛːɐ̯]; born 20 December 1991), known as Fabian Schär, is a Swiss professional footballer who plays as a centre-back...
- Pope Fabian (Latin: Fabi****) was the bishop of Rome from 10 January 236 until his death on 20 January 250, succeeding Anterus. A dove is said to have...
- Patrick Fabian (born December 7, 1964) is an American film, stage, and television actor. He is best known for his role as attorney Howard Hamlin in Better...
- Fabian Anthony Forte (born February 6, 1943), professionally known as Fabian, is an American singer and actor. Forte rose to national prominence after...
- Fabian Delph (born 21 November 1989) is an English former professional footballer who pla**** as a central midfielder or left-back. He was on the books...
- Fabian Thylmann (born 5 June 1978) is a German businessman who was the founder and managing partner of the Internet **** conglomerate Manwin (now...