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Definition of Prussians - 2 dictionary results

Prus⋅sian

  [pruhsh-uhn]
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–adjective
1. of or pertaining to Prussia or its inhabitants.
2. characterized by, exemplifying, or resembling Prussianism.
–noun
3. a native or inhabitant of Prussia.
4. (originally) one of a Lettic people formerly inhabiting territory along and near the coast at the southeastern corner of the Baltic Sea.
5. a Baltic language formerly spoken in Prussia; Old Prussian. Abbreviation: Pruss
Origin:
1555–65; Prussi(a) + -an
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Prus·sian   (prŭsh'ən)   
adj.  
  1. Of or relating to Prussia or its Baltic or German inhabitants.
  2. Suggestive of or resembling the Junkers and the military class of Prussia.
n.  
  1. Any of the western Balts inhabiting the region between the Vistula and Neman rivers in ancient times.
  2. A Baltic inhabitant of Prussia.
  3. A German inhabitant of Prussia.
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