Definition of Trojan
Trojan
Tro·jan
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
relating to or characteristic of an inhabitant or native of the ancient city of Troy or of the city itself, especially in terms of being determined, energetic, or enduring;
e.g. Most of them have a Trojan work ethic that makes them capable of achieving anything.
(noun)
an inhabitant or native of the ancient city of Troy, or broadly, a person who is very determined, energetic, or enduring like the city's guards;
e.g. He was a Trojan on the court, fierce and never accepting defeat.
(noun)
(computing) a type of computer malware that tries to mislead users and hide its true intent, usually in order to take control of a computer without authorization;
e.g. The email contained a Trojan, which the antivirus software was able to detect.
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