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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It might be assembling more from components stored in underground bases, but the production facilities where engines for the missiles were built have been destroyed, said Fabian Hinz, an independent missile expert.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 25, 2026
Against France's midfield two, Spain imposed themselves with the physical and technically brilliant trio of Fabian Ruiz, Rodri and Dani Olmo.
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026
Gibraltar Chief Minister Fabian Picardo has described the agreement as removing "the physical barriers of a bygone era of friction" while keeping "the keys to our own front door".
From Barron's ● Jul. 14, 2026
The five-member panel is currently down two members, after one commissioner, Fabian Garcia, went on paternal leave and another, Teresa Sánchez-Gordon, recently resigned.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 6, 2026
“Amelia, will you talk to Mr. Fabian today? He needs to know why you’re dropping flute.”
From "Muffled" by Jennifer Gennari
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