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Fabianism
Fa·bi·an F0001600 (fā′bē-ən)adj.1. a. Of or relating to the caution and avoidance of direct confrontation typical of the Roman general Quintus Fabius Maximus.b. Cautious or dilatory, as in taking action.2. Of, relating to, or being a member of the Fabian Society, which was committed to gradual rather than revolutionary means for spreading socialist principles. [Latin Fabiānus, after Quintus Fabius Maximus Verrucosus.] Fa′bi·an n.Fa′bi·an·ism n.Fa′bi·an·ist n.Fabianism (ˈfeɪbɪəˌnɪzəm) n (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) the beliefs, principles, or practices of the Fabian Society ˈFabianist n, adjFabianisma late 19th-century English movement that favored the gradual development of socialism by peaceful means. — Fabian, n., adj.See also: EconomicsFabianismThe political belief that socialism can be introduced by gradual reform rather than by revolution.ThesaurusNoun | 1. | Fabianism - socialism to be established by gradual reforms within the lawsocialism - a political theory advocating state ownership of industryBritain, Great Britain, U.K., UK, United Kingdom, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland - a monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland; `Great Britain' is often used loosely to refer to the United Kingdom |
Fabianism
Fabianism see FABIAN SOCIETY.Fabianism
Words related to Fabianismnoun socialism to be established by gradual reforms within the lawRelated Words- socialism
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