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10 Language-to-English DictionariesTroy
/trɔɪ/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
An ancient city located in present-day Turkey, known for its role in the Trojan War.
"The ruins of Troy attract many historians and archaeologists each year." - 2
A reference to the legendary events surrounding the Trojan War, particularly the story of the Trojan Horse.
"The tale of the Trojan Horse is one of the most famous stories from Troy."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The name 'Troy' originates from the ancient Greek 'Τροία' (Troia), which refers to the city that was the center of the Trojan War as described in Homer's epics. The historical city is believed to have been located in what is now Turkey, and its significance has evolved from a mythological context to a symbol of conflict and heroism in literature.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Troy" is said worldwide
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Troy
Transliteration: Troy
"Les ruines de Troy sont une attraction touristique majeure."
Troja
Transliteration: Troja
"Die Ruinen von Troja sind ein bedeutendes archäologisches Gebiet."
Troia
Transliteration: Troia
"Le rovine di Troia sono famose in tutto il mondo."
Troya
Transliteration: Troya
"Las ruinas de Troya son un importante sitio arqueológico."
Tróia
Transliteration: Tróia
"As ruínas de Tróia atraem muitos turistas."
ट्रॉय
Transliteration: Troya
"ट्रॉय के खंडहर इतिहास के महत्वपूर्ण स्थल हैं।"
特洛伊
Transliteration: Tèluòyī
"特洛伊的遗址吸引了许多游客。"
트로이
Transliteration: Teuroi
"트로이의 유적지는 많은 관광객을 끌어들입니다."
トロイ
Transliteration: Toroi
"トロイの遺跡は多くの観光客を魅了しています。"
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