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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

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Aims: The Fabian Society claims to be Britain's first political think tank.

From BBC • Feb. 14, 2020

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

This is from Sunder Katwala, the former general secretary of the Labour thinktank, the Fabian Society.

From The Guardian • Sep. 12, 2015

Return For a clear and admirable account of the Socialist attitude to the temperance question, see the tract on Municipal Drink Traffic published by the Fabian Society; price one penny.

From New Worlds For Old A Plain Account of Modern Socialism by Wells, H. G. (Herbert George)

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