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Fabianism

noun

Etymology

From Fabian + -ism, after the Fabian Society, named in honour of the Roman general Quintus Fabius Maximus Verrucosus.

  1. derived from Fabiānus
  2. suffixed as fabianism — “Fabian + ism”

Definitions

  1. The implementation of social reform through a series of gradual and moderate stages…

    The implementation of social reform through a series of gradual and moderate stages rather than sudden revolution.

    • These are not Socialism; they are only reforms. Mere parlor Socialism, such as Fabianism, for example, is also of no vital interest to the masses.

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