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Fabian

Fabian

8.6
A person in a British group who seeks socialism by gradual reform
  • noun
  • /ˈfeɪbiən/
  • UK
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  • As a prominent Fabian, she argued for gradual social reforms in Parliament.

Examples

  • The book details the life and works of several key Fabians in the early twentieth century.

  • Many Fabians believe in gradual reform.

  • More than a century after its founding, the Fabian tradition remains influential in British politics.

  • The Fabian Society was founded in 1884.

  • As a prominent Fabian, she advocated for social changes through gradual reforms instead of revolution.

  • The principles of a Fabian emphasize the importance of steady progress in achieving socialist goals.

  • Throughout history, many Fabians have played a crucial role in shaping the Labour Party's policies.

Synonyms

socialist
vsFabian
161 4.9

Relating to or supporting community ownership of businesses and public services

is part of a British group that prefers gradual reform to revolution

Compounds

Fabian Society
1 7.5

A British group that supports slow democratic change to make society fairer

Surface Forms

Fabian singular
Fabians plural

Etymology

Fabian (a member of the Fabian Society) is named after the Roman general Fabius, who fought by slow, careful methods and was called the 'delayer'. So a Fabian is someone who supports steady, gradual change rather than sudden revolution.