fabian - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'fabian' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Fabian

[ a.]

- Of, pertaining to, or in the manner of, the Roman general, Quintus Fabius Maximus Verrucosus; cautious; dilatory; avoiding a decisive contest.

1 . fabian

[ a]

Meaning (1):
- of or relating to Fabianism

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2 . fabian

[ s]

Meaning (2):
- using cautious slow strategy to wear down opposition; avoiding direct confrontation

Example in sentence:

fabaceous fabella fabellae fable fabled fabler fabliau fabliaux fabling fabric

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