Fabian
Pronunciation : Fa"bi*an
Part of Speech : a.
Etymology : [L. Fabianus, Fabius, belonging to Fabius.]
Definition : Defn: 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.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913