Fabian (en. Fabian)

/fa.bi.an/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Member of a socialist movement advocating progressive reforms.

He is a fabian engaged in social actions.

Il est un fabien engagé dans des actions sociales.

Politician or thinker adhering to the fabian ideology.

The fabians played an important role in the creation of social policies in the 20th century.

Les fabiens ont joué un rôle important dans la création des politiques sociales au XXe siècle.

adjective

One who practices a strategy of gradual changes rather than radical reforms.

A fabian method favors step-by-step reforms.

Une méthode fabienne privilégie les réformes par étapes.

While other movements are revolutionary, Fabianism promotes a gentler approach.

The party adopted a fabian position on economic reforms.

Le parti a adopté une position fabienne sur les réformes économiques.

From Latin 'Fabianus', related to Fabius, a Roman general known for his strategy of avoiding direct engagements.

fabian approach

Strategy that favors gradual changes.

approche fabienne

fabian movement

A movement dedicated to the promotion of progressive reforms.

mouvement fabien

fabian ideology

Political philosophy that favors gentle reforms.

idéologie fabienne

fabianism

Doctrine of the fabians that advocates for moderate social reforms.

fabianisme

reformism

Attitude that aims to bring about changes gradually.

réformisme

progressivism

Doctrine that promotes progress in society.

progressisme

A calm and progressive lifestyle.

Adopting a fabian lifestyle means taking the time to change for the better.

Adopter un mode de vie fabien, c'est mieux prendre le temps pour changer.

A politician who prefers negotiation over confrontation.

This elected official has become very fabian in his approaches after the last elections.

Cet élu est devenu très fabien dans ses approches après les dernières élections.