Prussian

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈpɹʌ.ʃən/
• Rhymes: -ʌʃən

Full definition of Prussian

Adjective

1. Of, from, or pertaining to Prussia.

Derived terms

• Prussian blue
• Prussian carp
• Prussian green

Proper noun

1. The Prussian language; see Old Prussian and New Prussian.

Noun

1. A native or inhabitant of the geographical region of Prussia.
2. (historical) A citizen of the German state of Prussia.
3. A member of or a person descended from the Baltic ethnic group which inhabited Prussia.
4. A member of or a person descended from the German ethnic group which settled in Prussia.The Junkers were the stereotypical Prussians.