Trojan
Americanadjective
noun
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a native or inhabitant of Troy.
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a person who shows pluck, determination, or energy.
to work like a Trojan.
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Computers. Trojan horse.
noun
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a native or inhabitant of ancient Troy
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a person who is hard-working and determined
adjective
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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; see Troy, -an
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The end of the Trojan War is one of several climaxes, yielding one of the most brilliant action scenes of the filmmaker’s celebrated career.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026
This well-known section lists the Greek forces preparing for the Trojan War and is considered one of the best-known passages in Western literature.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 15, 2026
The young man longs for the return of his father, who left for the Trojan War when Telemachus was a baby.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
“The Odyssey,” Christopher Nolan’s epic take on the Trojan War’s fallout, debuts July 17.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026
He was firmly convinced that he was the reincarnated soul of Euphorbus, a Trojan hero.
From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife
In addition to Watkins and Davidson, the Trojans also brought in two other top freshmen in Sitaya Fagan and Sara Okeke, as well as two priority portal additions in Ryann Bennett and Pania Davis.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 29, 2026
"Once we start learning more about the Trojans, a completely different population of space rocks with very different histories, our understanding of solar system formation is destined to be challenged," said Marchi.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 25, 2026
The Trojans finished 17-18 and 7-13 in the Big Ten.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 9, 2026
The Trojans didn’t just climb out of the losers’ bracket.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 4, 2026
He met her on the wall where she had gone in terror to watch the fighting when she heard the Trojans were in retreat.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
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