fabian

An adjective describing a person or strategy that is cautious, delaying, or avoids direct confrontation, often used in a political or military context. Derived from the Roman general Fabius Maximus.

• 🇩🇪Adjektiv, das eine Person oder Strategie beschreibt, die vorsichtig ist, Handlungen aufschiebt oder eine direkte Konfrontation vermeidet; häufig im politischen oder militärischen Kontext verwendet. Es leitet sich vom Namen des römischen Feldherrn Fabius Maximus ab.

1. Cautious delaying strategy C1 formal

   Using a cautious, slow strategy to wear down opposition by avoiding direct confrontation.

   • The politician adopted a Fabian approach, slowly gathering support rather than attacking directly.
   • Their Fabian tactics frustrated the opposition, who expected a quick battle.
   • Historians describe the general's campaign as Fabian, relying on attrition over bold strikes.

   🇩🇪Fabianische Taktik

   Synonyme: cautiousdilatoryevasive

   Antonyme: aggressivedirectimpetuousrashreckless

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unzählbar · Eigenname

A proper noun referring to a specific person, place, or entity.

• 🇩🇪Eigenname, der sich auf eine bestimmte Person, einen Ort oder eine Entität bezieht; häufig als männlicher Vorname oder Nachname verwendet.

1. Member of the Fabian Society C1 formal british

   A member or supporter of the Fabian Society, a British socialist organization that advocates for gradual and democratic social change.

   • George Bernard Shaw was a prominent Fabian.
   • The Fabians played a key role in the founding of the Labour Party.
   • She joined the Fabian Society to promote gradual reform.

   🇩🇪Mitglied der Fabian Society