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Fabian

Fabian

9.3
Relating to a British movement that seeks socialism through gradual change
  • adjective
  • /ˈfeɪbiən/
  • UK
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  • The Fabian approach to social reform favored gradual change through legislative measures.

Examples

  • The Fabian approach to reform emphasizes patience and gradual change.

  • The organization was founded by a group of Fabian intellectuals in London.

  • Her ideas on economic policy are distinctly Fabian in their emphasis on progress through incremental steps.

  • Is the Fabian method effective in today's political climate?

  • The Fabian strategy promoted social change through careful planning and legislative reforms.

  • Her policies are shaped by a Fabian perspective, focusing on steady progress rather than radical shifts.

  • The Fabian Society held workshops to discuss their belief in gradual improvements in society.

Synonyms

socialist
vsFabian
161 4.9

Relating to or supporting community ownership of businesses and public services

focuses on gradual, reformist change instead of revolutionary action

Compounds

Fabian Society
1 7.5

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

Surface Forms

Fabian positive

Etymology

Fabian (relating to the Fabian Society) takes its name from the Roman general Fabius, famous for slow, patient methods and called the 'delayer'. That's why Fabian describes ideas or groups that prefer step-by-step social change.