trojan meaning and definition

TROJAN noun

Definition of Trojan (noun)

1. a native of ancient Troy
   • synonyms: Dardan, Dardanian
2. a program that appears desirable but actually contains something harmful
   • "the contents of a trojan can be a virus or a worm"; "when he downloaded the free game it turned out to be a trojan horse"
   • synonyms: trojan horse

TROJAN adjective

Definition of Trojan (adjective)

1. of or relating to the ancient city of Troy or its inhabitants
   • "Trojan cities"