Prussia

geographical name

Prus·​sia ˈprə-shə How to pronounce Prussia (audio)
variants or German Preussen
1
historical region of northern Germany bordering on the Baltic Sea
2
former kingdom and state of Germany; capital Berlin see east prussia, west prussia
Prussian adjective or noun

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“Prussia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Prussia. Accessed 9 Dec. 2024.

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