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Prussian

Prussian

7.6
A person who comes from the former country called Prussia
  • noun
  • /ˈprʌʃən/
translation icon : prusiano
  • Johann is a proud Prussian who cherishes the rich cultural heritage of his homeland.

And they are going to in general be making alliances with the Russians or later with the Prussians against against Poland.

Examples

  • About the same time the Prussians recapture Plan Noir.

  • This was when Prussia was at its beefiest so obviously the land hungry Prussians would push for this date.

  • But despite terrible losses, York's Prussian corps continued to attack.

  • And they are going to in general be making alliances with the Russians or later with the Prussians against against Poland.

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  • In the 18th century, many Prussians were known for their military discipline and strategic prowess.

  • The Prussian influence on European politics can still be seen in various aspects of history.

Compounds

Franco-Prussian War
2 8.9

A war between France and Prussia in 1870–1871 that united the German states into one country

Prussian blue
1 7.4

A dark blue color with a little green that artists use for painting

Prussian asparagus
  • UK
9.9

A wild plant with thin tender shoots that you eat like a vegetable

Old Prussian
  • Specialized
9.9

A dead language once spoken by the native people of Prussia

Surface Forms

Prussian singular
Prussians plural

Morphology

Prussian = Prussia (transparent) = Prussia + ian

Formed from the place name 'Prussia' plus the demonym suffix '-ian', so the derivation to mean 'a person from Prussia' is straightforward.

Etymology

Prussian comes from the name Prussia and originally meant a person 'from Prussia'. Prussia was a historical region in north-eastern Europe, so a Prussian is simply someone from that place.