fabian
/ˈfeɪbiən/
adjective
- Relating to or characteristic of the Fabian Society; favoring gradual, non-revolutionary social and political change.
- Her Fabian strategy involved building public support over many years.
- The politician's Fabian approach to reform focused on slow, steady progress.
- Many early labor leaders were influenced by Fabian socialist ideas.
- Using cautious, delaying tactics to wear down an opponent; slow and deliberate.
- The team used a Fabian defense, slowing the game down and forcing mistakes.
- His Fabian negotiating style frustrated the other side but eventually won concessions.
- The general adopted a Fabian strategy, avoiding direct battle and exhausting the enemy.
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- A member or supporter of the Fabian Society.
- She became a Fabian after reading their pamphlets on social justice.
- The Fabians argued for gradual change through education and democracy.
- George Bernard Shaw was a famous Fabian and writer.