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10 Language-to-English DictionariesTrojan
/ˈtroʊ.dʒən/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A member of the ancient city of Troy, known for its role in Greek mythology.
"In the story, the Trojans were deceived by the Greeks who hid inside the wooden horse." - 2
A type of malicious software that misleads users of its true intent.
"The computer was infected with a Trojan that stole personal information."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'Trojan' originates from the ancient Greek city of Troy, famously associated with the Trojan War as described in Homer's epics. The word has evolved to denote anything related to Troy, particularly in the context of the legendary Trojan Horse, symbolizing deception and subterfuge.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Trojan" is said worldwide
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Troyen
Transliteration: tʁwajɛ̃
"Les Troyens ont été trompés par le cheval de bois."
Trojaner
Transliteration: troˈjaːnɐ
"Der Computer wurde von einem Trojaner infiziert."
Troiano
Transliteration: troˈjano
"I Troiani sono stati ingannati dai Greci."
Troyano
Transliteration: tɾoˈjano
"Los troyanos fueron engañados por el caballo de madera."
Troyano
Transliteration: tɾojˈɐnu
"Os troianos foram enganados pelo cavalo de madeira."
ट्रोजन
Transliteration: Trojan
"ट्रोज़न वायरस ने कंप्यूटर को संक्रमित कर दिया।"
特洛伊
Transliteration: Tèluòyī
"特洛伊人被木马所欺骗。"
트로이
Transliteration: Teuroi
"트로이 사람들은 나무 말에 속았다."
トロイ
Transliteration: Toroi
"トロイ人は木馬に騙された。"
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