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Fabian Society

American

noun

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

Fabian Society British

noun

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

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The group consists of well-known, well-established groups such the Labour-affiliated Fabian Society and the Institute of Public Policy Research, which labels itself "the UK's leading progressive think tank".

From BBC • Feb. 5, 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

The Fabian Society said it was "very sorry" she was upset by the interview.

From BBC • Aug. 30, 2017

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

From The Guardian • Sep. 12, 2015

Her love for economics and the discussion of social problems has led Adeline Sergeant to join the Fabian Society, in which she takes great interest.

From Notable Women Authors of the Day Biographical Sketches by Black, Helen C.

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