Meaning of Middle-earther | Babel Free
Definitions
- A fan of Middle-earth.
- A native or inhabitant of Middle-earth.
Examples
“We can’t presume to know⟳ all the music tastes of Tolkien fans or the literary pursuits of Rush⟳ maniacs, but we could take⟳ a pretty good guess⟳ that with “The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring⟳” coming out on video and Rush⟳ playing at the Post-Gazette Pavilion, there are some Middle-earthers who would declare⟳ this is a holiday.”
“Key interludes from the books were rearranged or even deleted to give⟳ the film narrative its momentum and depth, and it all works. Not even the most fundamentalist Middle-earther could object.”
“Middle-earthers gather in New Zealand”
“It could turn⟳ out that An Unexpected Journey is the weakest of this trilogy, the necessary preamble before less-stultifying action and more engaging character development ensue. But, to paraphrase the sweet and stout-hearted Bilbo himself, this adventure won’t just make⟳ you late for dinner. It might make⟳ you miss⟳ breakfast and lunch, too. Only the most dedicated Middle-earthers will find⟳ that the hunger pangs are worth it.”
“"These, Your ineffable Wickedness," said Bilgenest, trying to roll his "R"s properly -- very hard since there weren't any in those words -- "are the humble Middle-earthers who have⟳ come⟳ in response to your ad about your, uh, grandmother's modest little Ring⟳." Sauron looked at the many assembled creatures.”
“In “Fellowship,” Frodo, Gandalf and assorted Middle-earthers begin⟳ an arduous and dangerous journey through enemy territory to destroy⟳ the ring⟳ by returning it to the fires where it was forged.”
“Early in the film, a couple of J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle-earthers steal⟳ a moment to relax⟳ by puffing on pipes.”
“All questions were answered when he walked into the main hall and discovered his mother, father and several score⟳ elves, dwarves and assorted other Middle-earthers waiting for him.”
“Middle-earthers expand⟳ our sensitivity because they tend⟳ to be more aware of sensory stimuli than we. They see⟳ better: Malbeth is a professional “Seer” (1025), Faramir enjoys “long sight” (742), and the primitive Woses “have⟳ long ears and long eyes” (814).”
CEFR level
C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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