noun
Uncommon
Prussia
PRUH-shuh
Prussia (noun) means a historical kingdom and later German state in Northeast Europe, powerful from the 1700s until it was dissolved after World War II. Example: “Prussia played a central role in the unification of Germany in 1871.”
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A historical kingdom and later German state in Northeast Europe, powerful from the 1700s until it was dissolved after World War II.
"Prussia played a central role in the unification of Germany in 1871."
How to use Prussia
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA former powerful German kingdom/state that no longer exists as a political entity.
Easily confused with
Common pairings
the Kingdom of Prussia
East Prussia
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Etymology
From New Latin Prussia, a name applied by medieval chroniclers to the region, of uncertain deeper origin, possibly linked to old Baltic words for the local peoples.
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What does “Prussia” mean?
The word “Prussia” means a historical kingdom and later German state in Northeast Europe, powerful from the 1700s until it was dissolved after World War II. In plain terms, a former powerful German kingdom/state that no longer exists as a political entity.
How do you pronounce “Prussia”?
“Prussia” is pronounced PRUH-shuh (/ˈpɹʌ.ʃə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Prussia” in a sentence?
Here is “Prussia” used in a sentence: “Prussia played a central role in the unification of Germany in 1871.”
What part of speech is “Prussia”?
“Prussia” is a noun.
Where does the word “Prussia” come from?
The word “Prussia” comes from New Latin. From New Latin Prussia, a name applied by medieval chroniclers to the region, of uncertain deeper origin, possibly linked to old Baltic words for the local peoples.
Is “Prussia” a common word?
“Prussia” is an uncommon word in modern English.
