1
: a native or inhabitant of Troy
2
: one who shows qualities (such as pluck, endurance, or determined energy) attributed to the defenders of ancient Troy
3
: a merry and often irresponsible or disreputable companion
1
: of, relating to, or resembling ancient Troy or its inhabitants
2
: of, relating to, or constituting a Trojan horse
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Benny Har-Even, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
Capri has been casting its spell on visitors since the days of the Trojan War, when Odysseus supposedly encountered the Sirens in these waters on his voyage home.
—Richard Godwin, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2025
The one-time Texas Longhorn and USC Trojan was a first-team All-Big 12 pick last season, tallying 85 tackles, two interceptions and five pass breakups.
—Manny Navarro, New York Times, 10 July 2025
Discovered in 1995, this small rocky asteroid (not considered a Trojan asteroid) was located in the main asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 7 July 2025
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Noun
The Odyssey will depict the story of the ancient tale attributed to the ancient Greek poet Homer, which tells the tale of Odysseus (played by Matt Damon in the new film), returning home after the Trojan War.
—Benny Har-Even, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
Capri has been casting its spell on visitors since the days of the Trojan War, when Odysseus supposedly encountered the Sirens in these waters on his voyage home.
—Richard Godwin, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2025
The one-time Texas Longhorn and USC Trojan was a first-team All-Big 12 pick last season, tallying 85 tackles, two interceptions and five pass breakups.
—Manny Navarro, New York Times, 10 July 2025
Discovered in 1995, this small rocky asteroid (not considered a Trojan asteroid) was located in the main asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 7 July 2025
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“Trojan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Trojan. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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