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Fabian

fa·bian

UK/ˈfeɪ.biː.ən/ US/ˈfeɪ.bi.ən/ uncommon rare
adjective (2) noun (1)

adjective

1.

of or relating to Fabianism

  • “the Fabian society”
2.

using cautious slow strategy to wear down opposition; avoiding direct confrontation

  • “a fabian policy”
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From Latin Fabiānus (“belonging to Fabius”), derived from Fabius + -ānus.

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