Trojan

[troh-juhn]

adjective

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

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

/ ˈtrəʊdʒən /

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of ancient Troy

2. a person who is hard-working and determined

adjective

1. of or relating to ancient Troy or its inhabitants

Word History and Origins

Origin of Trojan¹

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

Idioms and Phrases

see under work like a beaver (trojan).

Example Sentences

“Meant a lot, man,” Iamaleava said of being able to compete against the Trojans.

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The Trojans have become afterthoughts in a market they once owned, and they only have themselves to blame.

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The Trojans struggled often at the line of scrimmage.

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Now, some 70 years later, almost half the Bruins roster needed a primer on what it means to play the Trojans.

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The Trojans were especially suffocating underneath, blocking 15 shots — the most since Gottlieb became coach.

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Related Words

• adventurous 
• audacious 
• daring 
• fearless 
• gallant 
• gutsy 
• heroic 
• resolute 
• strong 
• tenacious 
• tough 
• valiant