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Trojan

American  
[troh-juhn] / ˈtroʊ dʒən /

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 British  
/ ˈtrəʊdʒən /

noun

  1. a native or inhabitant of ancient Troy

  2. a person who is hard-working and determined

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

adjective

  1. of or relating to ancient Troy or its inhabitants

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
Trojan Idioms  

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

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

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“These super apps that offer convenience are useful, but they’re also Trojan horses,” said Amy Webb, chief executive of the Future Today Institute.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

“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

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

The Trojan War, most famously described in Homer's epic poem the Iliad, tells of a legendary ten year conflict between Greek forces and the city of Troy, ruled by King Priam.

From Science Daily • Feb. 13, 2026

“Didn’t they start the Trojan War and get thousands of people killed?”

From "The Titan's Curse" by Rick Riordan

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