Prussia
geographical name
Prus·sia
| \ ˈprə-shə
\
\
variants:
or German Preussen \
ˈprȯi-sᵊn
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Definition of Prussia
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
Other Words from Prussia
Prussian
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ˈprə-shən
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adjective or noun
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adjective or noun
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“Prussia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Prussia. Accessed 2 Jul. 2022.
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