Meaning of Mordor | Babel Free

Definitions

1. An area of peril, darkness, or evil, which people fear to visit or explore.
2. Russia.
   derogatory, slang

Equivalents

Examples

“It is a “Mordor” sort⟳ of anthropology, dark rather than light⟳, swampland rather than solid ground.”

“Nevertheless, this book is about the truth, the good and the bad, so I will tread into the forbidden territory, the Mordor of motherhood.”

““OK, can we go back now?” asked their guide⟳ and expert on the underground, whose restless eyes implied that he was on the edge of panic. “I for one am not venturing a step further into this Mordor.””

“It’s impossible to find⟳ harmony in an outfit when you have⟳ to schlep five kilos of kit with you in order⟳ to manage⟳ the post-workout transformation. Of course, I could change⟳ at work⟳. But this would entail using the office showers. And I would sooner venture into Mordor.”

““I fled from Moscow, which has turned into Mordor.[…]””

“They are out in nature for hours a day – despite the fact that the weather’s terrible (we’re talking Mordor from October to March⟳).”

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