Prussianism

[ pruhsh-uh-niz-uhm ]

/ ˈprʌʃ əˌnɪz əm /

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noun

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

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Origin of Prussianism

First recorded in 1855–60; Prussian + -ism

Words nearby Prussianism

prusik, Prusiner, Prussia, Prussian, Prussian blue, Prussianism, prussianize, prussiate, prussic, prussic acid, Prusso-

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How to use Prussianism in a sentence

Our eyes are fixed on the goal, namely, the crushing of Prussianism.
The Blot on the Kaiser's 'Scutcheon|Newell Dwight Hillis
The way our splendid Ambulance at Neuilly was absorbed by the army is a story of Prussianism pure and simple.
Paris Vistas|Helen Davenport Gibbons
The old German nations, and particularly the Bavarians, refused to be swallowed up in Prussianism.
The Outline of History: Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind|Herbert George Wells
Chivalry and Prussianism, the crusading spirit and the predatory spirit, are contradictory terms.
German Problems and Personalities|Charles Sarolea

German pastors, also, were not infrequently imported and brought with them the virus of the new Prussianism.
Our Foreigners|Samuel P. Orth

British Dictionary definitions for Prussianism

Prussianism

/ (ˈprʌʃəˌnɪzəm) /

noun

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

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