Prussianism

[ pruhsh-uh-niz-uhm ]

noun

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

Prussianism

/ ˈprʌʃəˌnɪzəm /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of Prussianism¹

First recorded in 1855–60; Prussian + -ism

Example Sentences

Our eyes are fixed on the goal, namely, the crushing of Prussianism.

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The way our splendid Ambulance at Neuilly was absorbed by the army is a story of Prussianism pure and simple.

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The old German nations, and particularly the Bavarians, refused to be swallowed up in Prussianism.

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Chivalry and Prussianism, the crusading spirit and the predatory spirit, are contradictory terms.

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German pastors, also, were not infrequently imported and brought with them the virus of the new Prussianism.

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