fabian

• Прилагательное, описывающее человека или стратегию, которая является осторожной, откладывающей действия или избегающей прямого столкновения, часто используется в политическом или военном контексте. Происходит от имени римского полководца Фабия Максима.

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.

1. Cautious delaying strategyC1formal

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

   Выжидательная тактика

   • 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.

   Synonymscautiousdilatoryevasive

   Antonymsaggressivedirectimpetuousrashreckless

• Имя собственное, относящееся к конкретному человеку, месту или сущности.

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

uncountable · proper noun

1. Member of the Fabian SocietyC1formalbritish

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

   Член Фабианского общества

   • 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.