prussianize

[ pruhsh-uh-nahyz ]

verb (used with object),prus·sian·ized, prus·sian·iz·ing.(sometimes initial capital letter)
  1. to make Prussian, as in character, method, organization, etc.

Origin of prussianize

1
First recorded in 1860–65; Prussian + -ize
  • Also especially British, prus·sian·ise .

Other words from prussianize

  • prus·sian·i·za·tion, noun
  • prus·sian·iz·er, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for Prussianize

Prussianize

Prussianise

/ (ˈprʌʃəˌnaɪz) /


verb
  1. (tr) to make Prussian in character, esp with respect to military matters

Derived forms of Prussianize

  • Prussianization or Prussianisation, noun

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