Meaning of the word trojan in English

What does trojan mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

trojan

US /ˈtroʊ.dʒən/
UK /ˈtrəʊ.dʒən/

Adjective

relating to ancient Troy or its inhabitants

Example:
The archaeologist discovered several ancient Trojan artifacts.
The story of the Trojan War is famous.

Noun

1.

a native or inhabitant of ancient Troy

Example:
Achilles fought many brave Trojans.
The Greeks used a trick to defeat the Trojans.
2.

a type of malicious computer program that disguises itself as legitimate software

Example:
My computer was infected with a Trojan that stole my passwords.
Always be careful when downloading files to avoid Trojans.
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