Fabian

¹

[fey-bee-uhn]

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.

noun

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

Fabian

²

[fey-bee-uhn]

noun

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

2. a male given name.

Fabian

/ ˈfeɪbɪən /

adjective

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

noun

1. a member of or sympathizer with the Fabian Society

Word History and Origins

Origin of Fabian¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of Fabian¹

C19: from Latin Fabiānus of Fabius

Example Sentences

Bristol City councillor Fabian Breckels made the comment under a post of a photograph of an individual from an ethnic minority who was being accused of stealing copper gas canisters.

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We had Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler on this week's Monday Night Club and it was really interesting to listen to him talk about all aspects of management.

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Fabian Hurzeler enjoyed a very good first season at the Amex, and Brighton have been working the markets in their usual fashion, with smart acquisitions of young, developing players.

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Others, like 34-year-old German national Fabian Schmidt, were held at airports.

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David Lammy and Europe Minister Stephen Doughty met Gibraltar's chief minister Fabian Picardo and his cabinet on Wednesday, and the three are now heading to Brussels for discussions with EU and Spanish ministers.

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