Prussianism

[ pruhsh-uh-niz-uhm ]

noun
  1. the militaristic spirit, system, policy, or methods historically associated with the Prussians.

Origin of Prussianism

1
First recorded in 1855–60; Prussian + -ism

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British Dictionary definitions for Prussianism

Prussianism

/ (ˈprʌʃəˌnɪzəm) /


noun
  1. the ethos of the Prussian state and aristocracy, esp militarism and stern discipline

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