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Prussian

adj, noun — 5 senses

Prussian

adj

/ˈpɹʌ.ʃən/

Etymology From Prussia + -an.

1

Of, from, or pertaining to Prussia.

Derived terms
Franco-Prussian, Prussian blue, Prussian carp, Prussian collar, Prussian green, Prussianise, Prussianism, Prussianization, Prussianize, Prussianly, Prussianness, Prussian ton, Prussian white

Prussian

noun

Etymology From Prussia + -an.

1

A native or inhabitant of the geographical region of Prussia.

2

Historical A citizen of the German state of Prussia.

3

A member of or a person descended from the Baltic ethnic group which inhabited Prussia.

4

A member of or a person descended from the German ethnic group which settled in Prussia.

  • The Junkers were the stereotypical Prussians.

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