SINCE 1828
Prussia
geographical name
Prus·sia
| \ ˈprə-shə
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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
\ ˈprə-shən
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adjective or noun
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adjective or noun
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