Fabian
1 Americanadjective
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seeking victory by delay and harassment rather than by a decisive battle as in the manner of Fabius Maximus.
Fabian policy.
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of or relating to the Fabian Society.
noun
noun
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Saint, died a.d. 250, pope 236–250.
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a male given name.
adjective
noun
Etymology
Origin of Fabian
First recorded in 1590–1600, Fabian is from the Latin word Fabiānus
Example Sentences
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On Wednesday, before the music began, Densmore insisted that I see the Homeboy Art Academy, whose founder is artist Fabian Debora.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2026
There might be a bit of an edge to this one after Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler had a pop at Arsenal over their time-wasting when they beat the Seagulls near the end of last season.
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
“There are still significant risks,” said Fabian Dori, chief investment officer at Swiss crypto group Sygnum Bank.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026
German antitrust lawyer Fabian Vetter said the big lager companies’ control of the market seemed like a sketchy syndicate—one in which the Bavarian state itself participates, since it owns one of them.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 7, 2026
Mr. Fabian comes into the cafeteria and snaps and claps to get our attention.
From "Muffled" by Jennifer Gennari
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