Trojan

American  

[troh-juhn] / ˈtroʊ dʒən /

adjective

1. of or relating to ancient Troy or its inhabitants.

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noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Troy.

2. a person who shows pluck, determination, or energy.

   to work like a Trojan.

3. Computers. Trojan horse.

Trojan British  

/ ˈtrəʊdʒən /

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of ancient Troy

2. a person who is hard-working and determined

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adjective

1. of or relating to ancient Troy or its inhabitants

Trojan Idioms  

1. see under work like a beaver (trojan).

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Etymology

Origin of Trojan

First recorded in 1350–75; Middle English Troyan, Troian, from Latin Trōjānus, equivalent to Trōj(a) + -ānus adjective suffix; Troy, -an

Example Sentences

“Open models are Trojan horses for the infrastructure they bring with them,” Reflection Chief Executive Misha Laskin said in an interview earlier this month.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

“Open models are Trojan horses for the infrastructure they bring with them,” including chips, software and applications, Misha Laskin, Reflection’s chief executive, said in an interview.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026

This worked particularly well for tracks such as UK Rap and Trojan Horse - which came from his highly acclaimed collaborative album with Central Cee, Split Decision.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

Researchers studying what has been called one of the most important mosaics ever found in the UK say it portrays a rarely told version of the Trojan War that had largely faded from history.

From Science Daily • Feb. 13, 2026

The Trojan Horse was something I wished I could see, but it was long gone.

From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney

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