Definitions

1. noun

A person who secretly works for an enemy or spy within an organization or country.

“The company had a Trojan in their IT department who was sending sensitive data to a rival firm.”

2. noun

A type of computer virus that disguises itself as harmless software in order to infiltrate a computer system.

“We need to install anti-virus software to protect our computers from Trojans.”

3. noun

In Greek mythology, a prince of Troy, famous for his role in the Trojan War.

“The story of the Trojan War is a classic tale of heroism and sacrifice.”

4. adjective

Relating to or characteristic of the city of Troy or the Trojan War.

“The film ‘Troy’ was a dramatic retelling of the Trojan War in modern times.”

5. adjective

Secretly working for an enemy or spy within an organization or country.

“The company suspected that one of their employees was a Trojan, feeding information to a rival firm.”