East Prussia

noun

1. a former province in NE Germany: an enclave separated from Germany by the Polish Corridor; now divided between Poland and the Russian Federation. 14,283 sq. mi. (36,993 sq. km). : Königsberg.

East Prussia

noun

1. a former province of NE Germany on the Baltic Sea: separated in 1919 from the rest of Germany by the Polish Corridor and Danzig: in 1945 Poland received the south part, the Soviet Union the north German nameOstpreussenostˈprɔysən

Other Words From

• East Prussian adjective noun

Example Sentences

Within a month of launching their invasion of East Prussia, the Russians had been driven back across their own border, and three-quarters of the 400,000-man invading force had been killed, wounded, or captured.

From Literature

In the east, Russian troops, poised on the border of East Prussia, were about to invade Germany and advance toward Berlin.

From Literature

In August, while German armies were marching through Belgium, Russian troops invaded the province of East Prussia, the historic birthplace of the German Empire.

From Literature

During the regime, he had department stores across Europe, from Amsterdam to East Prussia.

From New York Times

During the regime, he had department stores across Europe, from Amsterdam to East Prussia.

From New York Times