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Prussianism

Prussianism

1 9.9
Strict military discipline and harsh rules in a school or workplace
  • noun
  • /ˈprʌʃənˌɪzəm/
: prusianismo
  • The school adopted a strict code of conduct that reflected the principles of Prussianism, emphasizing discipline and hierarchy.

But to say it straight out, most Germans fled Germany to escape its Prussianism and they did not want to go back to fight for it.

Examples

  • But to say it straight out, most Germans fled Germany to escape its Prussianism and they did not want to go back to fight for it.

    The Great War

  • Many critics argue that the current government's policies are influenced by Prussianism, prioritizing order over individual freedoms.

  • In the military training program, the instructors emphasized Prussianism to instill a sense of discipline and obedience among the recruits.

Synonyms

authoritarianism
vsPrussianism
11 8.7

A system where one person or small group has almost all political power

focuses on strict military discipline and traditions rather than broad political power
praetorianism
vsPrussianism
  • Specialized
9.9

A system where the military controls the government

focuses on internal military discipline and traditions rather than seizing political power

Antonyms

democracy
920 1.6

A system of government where people choose leaders by free elections

liberalism
65 5.8

A political belief that values individual freedom, equal rights, limited government, free markets, and social progress

How Authoritarian

totalitarianism
  • Formal
17 9.3
Prussianism
1 9.9
liberalism
65 5.8

Surface Forms

Prussianism singular
Prussianisms plural

Morphology

Prussianism = Prussian (transparent) = Prussian + ism

Formed by the adjective 'Prussian' plus the productive suffix '-ism' indicating a system/practice; the meaning is directly the practices or ideology associated with Prussia.

Etymology

Prussianism comes from Prussia, an old German state known for its strong army, and the suffix -ism, meaning 'a system or practice'. So, Prussianism means strict military discipline and ordered rules like those used in Prussia.