Prussia

geographical name Prus·sia \ˈprə-shə\

Definition of PRUSSIA

historical region N Germany bordering on Baltic Sea

former kingdom & state of Germany ∗ Berlin — see east prussia, west prussia

— Prus·sian \ˈprə-shən\ adjective or noun

Prus·sia or G Preus·sen \ˈprȯi-s^ən\

PRUSSIAN Defined for Kids

geographical name Prus·sia \ˈprə-shə\

former kingdom &, later, state Germany; capital, Berlin

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