[ 'feɪbɪən ]
■ noun a member or supporter of the ~ Society, an organization of socialists aiming to achieve socialism by non-revolutionary methods.
■ adjective
1》 relating to or characteristic of the ~s.
2》 employing a cautiously persistent and dilatory strategy to wear out an enemy.
Derivatives
~ism noun
~ist noun
Origin
C18: from the name of the Roman general Quintus Fabius Maximus Verrucosus, known for his delaying tactics.