trojan Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a native of ancient Troy
    Dardan; Dardanian.
  2. noun a program that appears desirable but actually contains something harmful
    trojan horse.
    • the 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
  3. adjective of or relating to the ancient city of Troy or its inhabitants
    • Trojan cities

WordNet

Tro"jan adjective
Etymology
L. Trojanus, fr. Troja, Troia, Troy, from Tros, Gr. Trw`s, Trwo`s, Tros, the mythical founder of Troy.
Definitions
  1. Of or pertaining to ancient Troy or its inhabitants. --
Tro"jan noun
Definitions
  1. A native or inhabitant of Troy.
  2. A person with the qualities attributed to the defenders of Troy, i.e., energy, endurance.
    Tim jumped like a Trojan from the bed. Finnegan's Wake (Irish song)

Webster 1913