"Tolkiendil" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: Tolkiendili [plural]
Etymology: From Tolkien and dil (“lover”), a word in Tolkien's constructed language of Quenya, notably used in the name of the character Eärendil. Etymology templates: {{m|en|Tolkien}} Tolkien, {{m|qya|dil||lover}} dil (“lover”), {{uder|en|qya|-}} Quenya Head templates: {{en-noun|Tolkiendili}} Tolkiendil (plural Tolkiendili)
  1. (fandom slang) A fan of the works of J. R. R. Tolkien, especially one interested in his constructed languages. Wikipedia link: Eärendil Tags: slang Categories (topical): Fans (people), J. R. R. Tolkien, People Synonyms: Tolkienist, Tolkienite Hyponyms: Ringer, Ringnut

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