Prussianism

American  

[pruhsh-uh-niz-uhm] / ˈprʌʃ əˌnɪz əm /

noun

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

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Prussianism British  

/ ˈprʌʃəˌnɪzəm /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of Prussianism

First recorded in 1855–60; Prussian + -ism

Example Sentences

As West Germany's Minister of Defense, beefy, hard-driving Franz Josef Strauss has been a vigorous foe of Prussianism.

From Time Magazine Archive

Prussianism in action was "the militant church," and those who sought to crush it attacked "the fundamental values and virtues of every monastic order in the world."

From Time Magazine Archive

He has no doubt that "Hitler indeed imposed Prussianism on us, but he was dead when he did it."

From Time Magazine Archive

One German, and one only, was in the room: Ludwig van Beethoven, who hated Prussianism and wrote the music.

From Time Magazine Archive

The thought of the world being swayed by Prussianism was unbearable.

From Under the Maples by Burroughs, John