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Definition of Fabian
1. Noun. A member of the Fabian Society in Britain.
2. Adjective. Of or relating to Fabianism. "The Fabian society"
3. Adjective. Using cautious slow strategy to wear down opposition; avoiding direct confrontation. "A fabian policy"
Definition of Fabian
1. a. Of, pertaining to, or in the manner of, the Roman general, Quintus Fabius Maximus Verrucosus; cautious; dilatory; avoiding a decisive contest.
2. n. A member of, or sympathizer with, the Fabian Society.
3. a. Of or pertaining to the Roman gens Fabia.
Medical Definition of Fabian
1. 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. Origin: L. Fabianus, Fabius, belonging to Fabius. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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