Fabian — Fa bi*an, a. [L. Fabianus, Fabius, belonging to Fabius.] Of, pertaining to, or in the manner of, the Roman general, Quintus Fabius Maximus Verrucosus; cautious; dilatory; avoiding a decisive contest. [1913 Webster] {Fabian policy}, a policy like… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
fabian — adjective Of, pertaining to, or in the manner of, the Roman general, Quintus Fabius Maximus Verrucosus; cautious; dilatory; avoiding a decisive contest. fabian policy, a policy like that of Fabius Maximus, who, by carefully avoiding decisive… … Wiktionary
Fabian — /fay bee euhn/, adj. 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 pertaining to the Fabian Society. n. 3. a member of or sympathizer with the Fabian… … Universalium
Fabian Society — Domaine d activité généraliste Création 1884 Personnes clés Peter Archer, Président Tim Horton, directeur des études … Wikipédia en Français
Fabian Tassano — is an economist and author, known for his radical views on the medical profession, and for his critique of modern culture in general.BiographyFabian Michael Tassano was born on 18th May 1963 in Munich to German parents. He changed his original… … Wikipedia
Fabián Estapé — Rodríguez (Portbou, 1923), catalan economist.He is considered the person that introduced Joseph A. Schumpeter and John Kenneth Galbraith to Spain. Emeritus professor of the University of Barcelona, where he was twice rector (vice chancellor), and … Wikipedia
Fabian Society — The Fabian Society is a British intellectual socialist movement, whose purpose is to advance the principles of Social democracy via gradualist and reformist, rather than revolutionary means. It is best known for its initial ground breaking work… … Wikipedia
Fabian Window — The founders of the Fabian Society are depicted in the famous stained glass Fabian Window [ Press release, A piece of Fabian history unveiled at LSE, London School of Economics Political Science Archives… … Wikipedia
Fabian strategy — The Fabian strategy is a military strategy where pitched battles are avoided in favor of wearing down an opponent through a war of attrition. While avoiding decisive battles, the side employing this strategy harasses its enemy to cause attrition… … Wikipedia
Fabian Society — a socialist organization founded in England in 1884, favoring the gradual spread of socialism by peaceful means. * * * Socialist society founded in 1883–84 in London, to establish a democratic socialist state in Britain. The name derived from… … Universalium
