Trojan

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noun

Tro·​jan ˈtrō-jən How to pronounce Trojan (audio)
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

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Yet, for a university that steeps itself in its Trojan traditions, commencement had already been forced to bend with the times. Daniel Miller, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2025 The pic based on Homer’s epic follows Odysseus in his perilous journey home after the Trojan War, showcasing his encounters with Polyphemus, the Sirens, Circe, and finishing with his reunion with his wife Penelope. Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 15 May 2025 In his early 20s, Maltese used an exaggerated version of himself as a Trojan horse to share his deepest feelings. Sophie Williams, Billboard, 15 May 2025 The famous story follows the King of Ithaca, Odysseus, on a 10 years-long journey home after the mythological Trojan War. Tommy McArdle, People.com, 15 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for Trojan

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of Trojan was in the 14th century

Cite this Entry

“Trojan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Trojan. Accessed 28 May. 2025.

Kids Definition

Trojan

noun
Tro·​jan
ˈtrō-jən
: a person born or living in ancient Troy
Trojan adjective
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