Prussian

adjective

Prus·​sian ˈprə-shən How to pronounce Prussian (audio)
1
: of or relating to Prussia, a historical region of northern Germany bordering on the Baltic Sea
2
: of or relating to a former kingdom and state of Germany
Prussian noun
plural Prussians

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Instead, Collin makes much of Prussian military aristocrats who feel more disdain than love for Hitler, especially General Carl-Heinrich von Stülpnagel, the military commandant of Paris from 1942 to 1944. — David Denby, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026 Meanwhile, an electric color palette of zingy greens, bold reds, and Prussian blues–touched off with plenty of black accents–amplifies the property’s wildly original juxtaposition of antiquity and modernity. — Alexandra Kirkman, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 The former Prussian royal palace, built in the 18th century, is set to undergo extensive renovations, including a repair of the roof, a new air conditioning system and upgraded offices. — ABC News, 8 June 2026 With the Partitions of Poland in the late 18th century, many shtetls came under Russian, Prussian, and Austrian rule. — Jordana Rosenfeld, Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for Prussian

Word History

First Known Use

1565, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of Prussian was in 1565

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“Prussian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Prussian. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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