Trojan

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noun

Tro·​jan ˈtrō-jən 

1

: a native or inhabitant of Troy

2

: one who shows qualities (such as pluck, endurance, or determined energy) attributed to the defenders of ancient Troy

3

: a merry and often irresponsible or disreputable companion

Trojan

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adjective

1

: of, relating to, or resembling ancient Troy or its inhabitants

2

: of, relating to, or constituting a Trojan horse

Examples of Trojan in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Down below the village, the enticing landscape is a blend of olive trees and vineyards surrounding Mount Ida, a major player in myths and legends where Aphrodite won the world’s first beauty pageant and Zeus watched the Trojan War unfold. —Laurie Werner, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock's Trojan Way brings the urban campus together, Chancellor Christina Drale said Tuesday. —Ryan Anderson, arkansasonline.com, 9 Oct. 2024

The onetime Trojan has received welcoming messages from a litany of former Bruins, including Baron Davis, Ryan Hollins, Matt Barnes and Bill Walton before Walton passed away in May. —Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024

So this is a Trojan horse movie, justifying demoralization from inside — self-destruction. —Armond White, National Review, 2 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English, from Latin trojanus of Troy, from Troia, Troja Troy, from Greek Trōïa

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing Trojan

• Trojan horse
• Trojan War
• work like a Trojan

Kids Definition

Trojan

noun

Tro·​jan

ˈtrō-jən

: a person born or living in ancient Troy

Trojan adjective