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Fabian Society

American  

noun

  1. a socialist organization founded in England in 1884, favoring the gradual spread of socialism by peaceful means.


Fabian Society British  

noun

  1. an association of British socialists advocating the establishment of democratic socialism by gradual reforms within the law: founded in 1884

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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But the Fabian Society report suggests a care cap should simply be "considered" as an option by Labour, with reform of means-testing as another possibility.

From BBC ● Jun. 7, 2023

Her father, the political philosopher Sir George Catlin, became a leading figure in the Fabian Society and twice stood for parliament as a Labour candidate.

From BBC ● Apr. 12, 2021

During her eventful life, Nesbit wrote dozens of books, raised four kids and helped found the socialist Fabian Society, but her enduring influence, this biography argues, is as a pioneer of witty, naturalistic children’s classics.

From New York Times ● Dec. 12, 2019

Allan grew up in a politically progressive home; his parents were active members of the Fabian Society.

From The Guardian ● Jan. 25, 2018

The Fabian Society, again, is a debating club of mixed socialism.

From Contemporary Socialism by John Rae

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