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Meaning of TROJAN

Pronunciation:  'trowjun

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. [n]  a native of ancient Troy
  2. [adj]  of or relating to the ancient city of Troy or its inhabitants; "Trojan cities"
 
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 Synonyms: Dardan, Dardanian
 
 See Also: Asian, Asiatic, Ilion, Ilium, Troy

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. \Tro"jan\, n.
    One who shows the pluck, endurance, determined energy, or the
    like, attributed to the defenders of Troy; -- used chiefly or
    only in the phrase {like a Trojan}; as, he endured the pain
    like a Trojan; he studies like a Trojan.
    
  2. \Tro"jan\, a. [L. Trojanus, fr. Troja, Troia, Troy, from
    Tros, Gr. Trw`s, Trwo`s, Tros, the mythical founder of Troy.]
    Of or pertaining to ancient Troy or its inhabitants. -- n. A
    native or inhabitant of Troy.
    
 
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