Fabian

[ fey-bee-uh n ]

/ ˈfeɪ bi ən /

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

of or relating to the Fabian Society.

a member of or sympathizer with the Fabian Society.

Origin of Fabian

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

Fabian ²

[ fey-bee-uh n ]

/ ˈfeɪ bi ən /

Saint,died a.d. 250, pope 236–250.

a male given name.

Where Richter took moments in the news and gave them a genteel blur, Fabian Marcaccio goes for gross-out goop instead.

A Deity, Doubted |Blake Gopnik |June 4, 2012 |DAILY BEAST
In a press conference on the courthouse steps, Fabian Nunez proclaimed his son's innocence by reason of self-defense.

Arnold Pardoned My Son’s Attacker |Bruce Henderson |May 11, 2011 |DAILY BEAST
Esteban Nunez's father is Fabian Nunez, 45, the longest-serving speaker of the State Assembly in California's era of term limits.

Arnold Pardoned My Son’s Attacker |Bruce Henderson |May 11, 2011 |DAILY BEAST
His father, Fabian Nunez, is eyeing a run for California state treasurer.

Arnold Pardoned My Son’s Attacker |Bruce Henderson |May 11, 2011 |DAILY BEAST

Just look out, Mrs. Fabian, and see if you can see a gap across the road.

Polly and Her Friends Abroad |Lillian Elizabeth Roy
Mr. Fabian saw, from the corner of his eye, that Polly was behind him trying to draw his attention.

Polly in New York |Lillian Elizabeth Roy
Mr. Fabian was so relieved at the sin he feared to hear about, that he laughed louder than the two girls.

Polly and Her Friends Abroad |Lillian Elizabeth Roy
If it don't—well, it won't; that's all; but I want you to have the business long enough to baulk Belloc and Fabian the deserter.

Carnac's Folly, Complete |Gilbert Parker
Mrs. Stewart went first, but she was so nervous that Mr. Fabian followed closely behind her to steady her trembling form.

Polly in New York |Lillian Elizabeth Roy

Fabian

/ (ˈfeɪbɪən) /

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

a member of or sympathizer with the Fabian Society

C19: from Latin Fabiānus of Fabius