Fabian

¹

[ fey-bee-uhn ]

adjective

1. seeking victory by delay and harassment rather than by a decisive battle as in the manner of Fabius Maximus:

   Fabian policy.

2. of or relating to the Fabian Society.

noun

1. a member of or sympathizer with the Fabian Society.

Fabian

²

[ fey-bee-uhn ]

noun

1. Saint, died a.d. 250, pope 236–250.
2. a male given name.

Fabian

/ ˈfeɪbɪən /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or resembling the delaying tactics of the Roman general Quintus Fabius Maximus; cautious; circumspect

noun

1. a member of or sympathizer with the Fabian Society

Word History and Origins

Origin of Fabian¹

First recorded in 1590–1600, Fabian is from the Latin word Fabiānus

Word History and Origins

Origin of Fabian¹

C19: from Latin Fabiānus of Fabius

Example Sentences

Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler, who was also sent off in the aftermath of the incident, received a £8,000 fine but avoided a touchline ban.

From BBC

We know the way Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler plays too - like Howe, he really goes for it.

From BBC

Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler's approach is one that is riskier than perhaps even Chelsea's - sticking to a very high defensive line.

From BBC

A member of the audience at the Fabian Society event urged Lord Timpson to consider community sentences as a “direct alternative” to imprisoning offenders.

From BBC

Fabian Debora believes art can be a lonely practice but can save you from a life of disrepair and gang violence.

From Los Angeles Times