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(chiefly historical) A geographical area on the Baltic coast of northeastern Europe.
(historical) A Baltic country located in this area, conquered by the Teutonic Order and ultimately absorbed into Germany.
(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.
(countable) A country known for exceptional military professionalism in her region. Historically used for Bulgaria as the "Prussia of the Balkans". quotations examples
Sometimes referred to as the “Prussia of Africa,” Rwanda insists on enormous self-discipline from every citizen.
2010, Stephen Kinzer, A Thousand Hills — Rwanda’s Rebirth and the Man Who Dreamed It
A township in Adair County, Iowa, United States. examples
Former name of Leader, Saskatchewan, changed due to anti-German sentiment in WWI. examples