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fabian

/ˈfeɪ.bi.ən/

Traducción: Adjetivo que describe a una persona o estrategia cautelosa, dilatoria o que evita el enfrentamiento directo, usado a menudo en contextos políticos o militares. Deriva del nombre del general romano Fabio Máximo., Nombre propio o adjetivo relacionado con una persona, lugar o entidad, así como con el nombre romano Fabius o el movimiento político de la sociedad fabiana.

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adjective

/ˈfeɪ.bi.ən/C2formalpoliticalobsoleto
  • esAdjetivo que describe a una persona o estrategia cautelosa, dilatoria o que evita el enfrentamiento directo, usado a menudo en contextos políticos o militares. Deriva del nombre del general romano Fabio Máximo.

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.

    esEstrategia fabiana

    • 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.

    Sinónimoscautiousdilatoryevasive

    Antónimosaggressivedirectimpetuousrashreckless

Formas
  • more fabian comparative form
  • most fabian superlative form

noun

/ˈfeɪ.bi.ən/C1formal
  • esNombre propio o adjetivo relacionado con una persona, lugar o entidad, así como con el nombre romano Fabius o el movimiento político de la sociedad fabiana.

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

incontable · nombre propio

  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.

    esMiembro de la Sociedad Fabiana

    • 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.