Fabian

¹ American  

[fay-bee-uhn] / ˈfeɪ bi ən /

adjective

1. seeking victory by delay and harassment rather than by a decisive battle as in the manner of Fabius Maximus.

   Fabian policy.

2. of or relating to the Fabian Society.

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noun

1. a member of or sympathizer with the Fabian Society.

Fabian ² American  

[fay-bee-uhn] / ˈfeɪ bi ən /

noun

1. Saint, died a.d. 250, pope 236–250.

2. a male given name.

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Fabian British  

/ ˈfeɪbɪən /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or resembling the delaying tactics of the Roman general Quintus Fabius Maximus; cautious; circumspect

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noun

1. a member of or sympathizer with the Fabian Society

Etymology

Origin of Fabian

First recorded in 1590–1600, Fabian is from the Latin word Fabiānus

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Example Sentences

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Fabian

“When you have imports like that, there is a possibility that they are already manufacturing or that they are trying and it doesn’t really work out,” said Fabian Hinz, senior analyst at Conflict Armament.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026

This is clear from Fabian Hurzeler's gestures on the touchline.

From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026

In early August, Ellison tapped former California Assembly Speaker and Democratic power broker Fabian Núñez to help build political support for the deal in Sacramento.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026

However, by the time the encounter with Fabian Hurzeler's side arrived, the striker had already told the club of his intention to quit and had left the country.

From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026

Mr. Fabian picks Madge and me to pass out worksheets.

From "Muffled" by Jennifer Gennari

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