English dictionary
Trojan
/'tr/oU//dZ//@/n/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
adjective
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of or relating to the ancient city of Troy or its inhabitants
ExamplesTrojan cities.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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Of or pertaining to ancient Troy or its inhabitants.
Source: webster1913
noun
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a native of ancient Troy
Source: WordNet 3.0
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a program that appears desirable but actually contains something harmful
ExamplesThe contents of a trojan can be a virus or a worm.
When he downloaded the free game it turned out to be a trojan horse.
Synonyms trojan horseSource: WordNet 3.0
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One who shows the pluck, endurance, determined energy, or the like, attributed to the defenders of Troy; -- used chiefly or only in the phrase <i>like a Trojan</i>; as, he endured the pain <i>like a Trojan</i>; he studies <i>like a Trojan</i>.
Source: webster1913