trojan

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: B2 — Upper-Intermediate

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a native of ancient Troy
  2. noun a program that appears desirable but actually contains something harmful
  3. adjective of or relating to the ancient city of Troy or its inhabitants

Etymology

From Trojan horse.

In classic literature

Synonyms

Dardan, Dardanian

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