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

Dynes has also suddenly become a key piece in the Trojans rotation, fulfilling the hype that accompanied him in the preseason.

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The last time USC played on its home floor, more than three weeks ago, the tone of the Trojans’ season felt decidedly different.

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The expectation is that he’ll play for the Trojans at some point during Big Ten play, possibly by the end of this month.

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But over the course of the fourth quarter, as Oregon clawed its way back, the Trojans tightened up.

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She finished with 18 points and 12 rebounds, four of which she tallied on offense, simply by overpowering whichever Trojan big she was up against.

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