Translation of "Fabian" into Greek

φαβιανός, Cautious; dilatory; avoiding a decisive contest or direct confrontation, in order to wear down the opposition are the top translations of "Fabian" into Greek.

Fabian adjective noun proper grammar

Pertaining to or reminiscent of Roman general Fabius Maximus, whose tactics against Hannibal during the Second Punic War famously consisted of delaying or avoiding combat, focusing instead on weakening the enemy by cutting off supply lines. [..]

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fabian adjective grammar

Of, pertaining to, or in the manner of, the Roman general, Quintus Fabius Maximus Verrucosus; cautious; dilatory; avoiding a decisive contest. fabian policy, a policy like that of Fabius Maximus, who, by carefully avoiding decisive contests, foiled Hannibal, harassing his army by marches, countermarches, and ambuscades; a policy of delays and cautions. [..]

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  • Cautious; dilatory; avoiding a decisive contest or direct confrontation, in order to wear down the opposition

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