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

Gibbs views the brigade’s high-profile firefighting as a “Trojan horse” to recruit citizens to help with the “real work” — home hardening and community wildfire preparedness.

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In doing so, the Trojans coach borrowed a well-worn rallying cry, one that traces back 2,000 years.

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He benched starting quarterback Miller Moss, in favor of backup Jayden Maiava, whose big arm and mobility gave the Trojans’ offense a different, more dynamic look.

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He views the beautiful boy as the mythical Ganymede, Zeus’ Trojan boy-lover.

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Whittle promised to work like "a Trojan for every man, woman and child" and said he was proud to call Caerphilly his home.

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Related Words

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