noun
Uncommon
trojan
TROHD-zhuhn
Trojan (noun) means a type of malicious computer program disguised as something harmless or useful. Example: “The email attachment turned out to be a trojan that stole passwords.”
noun
1
A type of malicious computer program disguised as something harmless or useful.
"The email attachment turned out to be a trojan that stole passwords."
adjective
1
Relating to the ancient city of Troy or its people.
"The story follows a Trojan prince during the fall of the city."
2
Showing great strength or endurance.
"She put in trojan effort to finish the marathon despite the injury."
How to use trojan
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMalware disguised as legitimate software, or (capitalized) relating to ancient Troy.
Common pairings
trojan horse
trojan virus
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Word forms
- Plural
- trojans
- Third person singular
- trojans
- Past tense
- trojaned
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Etymology
The malware sense comes from "Trojan horse," the deceptive wooden horse from the legend of the fall of Troy.
Synonyms
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Frequently asked questions
What does “trojan” mean?
The word “trojan” means a type of malicious computer program disguised as something harmless or useful. In plain terms, malware disguised as legitimate software, or (capitalized) relating to ancient Troy.
How do you pronounce “trojan”?
“Trojan” is pronounced TROHD-zhuhn (/ˈtɹoʊd͡ʒən/ in IPA).
How do you use “trojan” in a sentence?
Here is “trojan” used in a sentence: “The email attachment turned out to be a trojan that stole passwords.”
What part of speech is “trojan”?
Depending on how it is used, “trojan” can be a noun and an adjective.
Is “trojan” a common word?
“Trojan” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “trojan” have?
“Trojan” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a type of malicious computer program disguised as something harmless or useful.
