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What does Prussia mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word Prussia? Here's what it means.

Proper noun
  1. (chiefly historical) A geographical area on the Baltic coast of northeastern Europe.
  2. (historical) A Baltic country located in this area, conquered by the Teutonic Order and ultimately absorbed into Germany.
  3. (historical) A German province which was originally located in this area but later greatly expanded, and which was the predecessor to and a member of the German Empire; abolished as an administrative unit at the end of the Second World War.
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It was a mighty Renaissance palace, magnificently remodeled in baroque style for the future Frederick I of Prussia.
Prussia formed a state domain at Eberbach, from its abbatial estates throughout the Rheingau.
The Zollverein, or Customs Union, led by Prussia, was creating a larger and larger free trade zone within the German Confederation.
As the seat of Prussia it boasts of Gothic and baroque architecture reminiscent of other European capitals.
Even so it never envisaged itself as much more than an auxiliary force to the armies of Prussia and Austria.
Those from Switzerland were kicked out of the country for their beliefs and were relocated to Prussia, which is now part of Germany.

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