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

“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

Samary assembled a Trojan Horse rescue force, stuffed with mutineers, and left for Issa’s house.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 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

A four-point deficit midway through the first half turned into a five-point Trojan lead by halftime, with USC looking primed for a signature afternoon.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 28, 2026

Furiously Menelaus went through the Trojan ranks seeking Paris, and not a man there but would have helped him for they all hated Paris, but he was gone, no one knew how or where.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton

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