fabian society
Proper noun A specific, historically significant British socialist organization founded in 1884. The Fabian Society advocates for achieving socialist goals through gradual, incremental, and reformist means within existing legal and parliamentary systems, rather than through revolutionary action. It is named after the Roman general Quintus Fabius Maximus, known for his cautious, delaying tactics.
The term "Fabian Society" is used as a proper noun to refer specifically to this organization, its members (Fabians), and its distinct ideological approach (Fabianism). * It is often discussed in historical, political, and economic contexts related to the development of democratic socialism and the British Labour Party, which it helped found. * The term can be used attributively to describe related concepts, such as "Fabian tactics" or "Fabian thinking."
- The Fabian Society was instrumental in shaping the intellectual foundations of the British Labour Party.
- Many early 20th-century reformers were influenced by the gradualist policies of the Fabian Society.
- Her political philosophy aligns with the Fabian Society's belief in achieving change through persistent, piecemeal reform.
- Fabian (adjective): Pertaining to the Fabian Society or its principles. Describes a cautious, gradualist, and reform-oriented strategy.
- The group adopted a Fabian approach to policy change, focusing on long-term education and legislative amendments.
- Fabianism (noun): The political ideology and strategy associated with the Fabian Society.
- His thesis explored the influence of Fabianism on modern social democracy.
- Fabian (noun): A member of the Fabian Society.
- George Bernard Shaw was a prominent Fabian.
- Fabianism (noun): The doctrine or strategies of the Fabian Society.
- Reformist socialists
- Gradualists (in a socialist context)
- Democratic socialists (specifically of the British, non-revolutionary tradition)
- Revolutionary socialists
- Marxists (specifically those advocating for revolutionary overthrow)
- Syndicalists
- an association of British socialists who advocate gradual reforms within the law leading to democratic socialism