prussianize

[ pruhsh-uh-nahyz ]

verb (used with object)

, (sometimes initial capital letter)

, prus·sian·ized, prus·sian·iz·ing.

1. to make Prussian, as in character, method, organization, etc.

Prussianize

/ ˈprʌʃəˌnaɪz /

verb

1. tr to make Prussian in character, esp with respect to military matters

Derived Forms

• ˌPrussianiˈzation, noun

Other Words From

• prussian·i·zation noun
• prussian·izer noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of prussianize¹

First recorded in 1860–65; Prussian + -ize

Example Sentences

Ruddy-cheeked General Hans Kundt returned to Bolivia from post-War Germany to Prussianize Bolivia's restless Army, set up a system of espionage.

From Time Magazine Archive

They fought to oppose the ambition of the German rulers to Prussianize the whole of Europe.

From Project Gutenberg

He wanted to Prussianize this great peaceful republic by introducing universal obligatory military service.

From Project Gutenberg

The latter class of reform will undoubtedly mark a revolution in the policy of the British government, but, as Kautsky says, this revolution may only serve "to Prussianize it," i.e. to introduce "State Socialism."

From Project Gutenberg

Developments of the war prove conclusively that the Kaiser has followed out the blood and iron politico-economic methods of Bismarck for the development of Prussian power and that while at times Germany has been reported to be maneuvering for peace, her peace moves have in reality been war moves, and that a truce would only give the Imperial Government time in which to further Prussianize and prepare for a greater world war the territory to the southeast which she has conquered under the guise of a friendly alliance.

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