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

Set in Ancient Greece and based off of events following the Trojan War, the story follows themes of sisterhood, found family and defying the odds. —Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2025

Far from being a Trojan horse for big government, clean energy exemplifies free enterprise at its best. —Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 6 Aug. 2025

Conor O’Neill spoke to Billy Beane about Moneyball, sports’ data revolution, and his role as a Trojan horse. —Levi Weaver, New York Times, 31 July 2025

Your exfiltrated data is still out there on the dark web, but the Trojan won’t do any more damage. —PC Magazine, 31 July 2025

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