prussian

/ˈprʌʃən/
adjective
  1. Relating to the former kingdom of Prussia, its people, or its culture.
    • The Prussian army was known for its strict discipline and efficiency.
    • The museum has a collection of Prussian uniforms and medals.
    • She studied Prussian history to understand the unification of Germany.
  2. Having a very strict, orderly, or militaristic character.
    • The school's rules were almost Prussian in their rigidity.
    • She admired his Prussian sense of punctuality and organization.
    • His Prussian approach to management left little room for creativity.
noun
  1. A person from the former kingdom of Prussia.
    • My great-grandfather was a Prussian who moved to America in the 1800s.
    • The Prussians were known for their military traditions.
    • Many Prussians spoke German as their first language.