Trojan
[ troh-juhn ]
/ ˈtroʊ dʒən /
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adjective
of or relating to ancient Troy or its inhabitants.
noun
a native or inhabitant of Troy.
a person who shows pluck, determination, or energy: to work like a Trojan.
Computers. Trojan horse (def. 3).
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British Dictionary definitions for Trojan
Trojan
/ (ˈtrəʊdʒən) /
noun
a native or inhabitant of ancient Troy
a person who is hard-working and determined
adjective
of or relating to ancient Troy or its inhabitants
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Other Idioms and Phrases with Trojan
Trojan
see under work like a beaver (trojan).
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