Definitions
using cautious slow strategy to wear down opposition; avoiding direct confrontation
Word origin
From Latin Fabiānus (“belonging to Fabius”), derived from Fabius + -ānus.
Used in a sentence
“Hood complained behind his commander's back to Richmond of Johnston's Fabian strategy.”
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Used as a crossword answer1 curated clues
01“Gradualist”6 letters
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