fabian

• Adjetivo que descreve uma pessoa ou estratégia cautelosa, que adia ações ou evita confronto direto, usado frequentemente em contexto político ou militar. Deriva do nome do general romano Fábio 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.

   Tática 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.

   Sinônimoscautiousdilatoryevasive

   Antônimosaggressivedirectimpetuousrashreckless

• Nome próprio que se refere a uma pessoa, lugar ou entidade específica; também designação de membro ou simpatizante da Sociedade Fabiana, ou relativo ao fabianismo.

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

incontável · nome próprio

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.

   Membro da Sociedade 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.