trojan

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Malware that appears to perform or actually performs a desired task for a user while performing a harmful task without the user's knowledge or consent.
adj
  1. Describing a satellite (moon or minor planet) that shares an orbit with another
verb
  1. To infect (a system) with a trojan.
noun
  1. A native or inhabitant of the ancient city of Troy.
  2. A student (especially an athlete) of the University of Southern California.
  3. A Trojan asteroid.
  4. An object residing at a Trojan point.
  5. Ellipsis of Trojan horse.
  6. One who shows great pluck, endurance, strength, etc.
adj
  1. Of, or relating to, the famed city of Troy or its inhabitants.
  2. Involving great strength or endurance.
  3. Of, or relating to, a Trojan point.
  4. Malicious but disguised as legitimate

Pronunciation

/ˈtɹəʊd͡ʒən/ /ˈtɹoʊd͡ʒən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-trojan.wav LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-Trojan.wav /ˈtɹəʉd͡ʒən/ /ˈtɹɐʉd͡ʒən/

Word forms

trojan trojans trojaning trojaned Troyan Troian

Etymology

From Trojan horse.

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