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
1
: of, relating to, or resembling ancient Troy or its inhabitants
2
: of, relating to, or constituting a Trojan horse
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Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2025
Homer’s poem tells of the Greek hero King Odysseus, being played by Damon in Nolan’s telling, and his tortuous, 10-year journey home to Ithaca after the Trojan War.
—Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Mar. 2025
The fake Play Store download button just installs the Trojan.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
Every time the ball fell to the ground, a Trojan was the first to dive at it.
—Sabreena Merchant, The Athletic, 10 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Sharing her passion with others, Lee formed the first jump rope club at Milpitas High earlier this year, called MHS Trojan Ropers.
—Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2025
Homer’s poem tells of the Greek hero King Odysseus, being played by Damon in Nolan’s telling, and his tortuous, 10-year journey home to Ithaca after the Trojan War.
—Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Mar. 2025
The fake Play Store download button just installs the Trojan.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
Every time the ball fell to the ground, a Trojan was the first to dive at it.
—Sabreena Merchant, The Athletic, 10 Mar. 2025
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“Trojan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Trojan. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
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