Meaning of "hobbit" in the English dictionary

ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD HOBBIT

Coined by J. R. R. Tolkien, with the meaning ``hole-builder''.

Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.

PRONUNCIATION OF HOBBIT

hobbit  [ˈhɒbɪt]

GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF HOBBIT

Hobbit is a noun.

A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES HOBBIT MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Hobbit

Hobbits are a fictional, diminutive, humanoid race who inhabit the lands of Middle-earth in J. R. R. Tolkien’s fiction. Hobbits first appeared in the novel The Hobbit, in which the main protagonist, Bilbo Baggins, is the titular hobbit. The novel, The Lord of the Rings, includes more Hobbits as major characters, Frodo Baggins, Samwise Gamgee, Peregrin Took and Meriadoc Brandybuck, as well as several other minor hobbit characters. Hobbits are also briefly mentioned in The Silmarillion and Unfinished Tales. According to the author in the prologue to The Lord of the Rings, Hobbits are "relatives" of the race of Men. Elsewhere Tolkien describes Hobbits as a "variety" or separate "branch" of humans. Within the story, Hobbits and other races seem aware of the similarities. However, within the story, Hobbits considered themselves a separate people. At the time of the events in The Lord of the Rings, Hobbits lived in the Shire and in Bree in the north west of Middle-earth, though by the end, some had moved out to the Tower Hills and to Gondor and Rohan.

Definition of hobbit in the English dictionary

The definition of hobbit in the dictionary is one of an imaginary race of half-size people living in holes. Other definition of hobbit is a nickname used for a very small type of primitive human, Homo floresiensis, following the discovery of remains of eight such people on the Island of Flores, Indonesia, in 2004.

TRANSLATION OF HOBBIT

Find out the translation of hobbit to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of hobbit from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «hobbit» in English.

• Translator English - Chinese: 哈比人
• Translator English - Spanish: hobbit
• English: hobbit
• Translator English - Hindi: Hobbit
• Translator English - Arabic: الهوبيت
• Translator English - Russian: хоббит
• Translator English - Portuguese: hobbit
• Translator English - Bengali: Hobbit
• Translator English - French: hobbit
• Translator English - Malay: Hobbit
• Translator English - German: Hobbit
• Translator English - Japanese: ホビット
• Translator English - Korean: 호빗
• Translator English - Javanese: Hobbit
• Translator English - Vietnamese: hobbit
• Translator English - Tamil: ஹொபிட்
• Translator English - Marathi: हॉबबिट
• Translator English - Turkish: hobbit
• Translator English - Italian: hobbit
• Translator English - Polish: hobbit
• Translator English - Ukrainian: хоббіт
• Translator English - Romanian: hobbit
• Translator English - Greek: hobbit
• Translator English - Afrikaans: hobbit
• Translator English - Swedish: hob
• Translator English - Norwegian: hobbit

QUOTES WITH «HOBBIT»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word hobbit.

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R. A. Salvatore

This little hobbit saves the world. The wizard kills the dragon and saves the town. So many people connect to that character; it doesn't matter if it's an elf or a hobbit or a dwarf. It doesn't matter. They're human in their heart and soul.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «HOBBIT»

Discover the use of hobbit in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to hobbit and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.

The Hobbit

. . All those, young or old, who love a fine adventurous tale, beautifully told, will take The Hobbit to their hearts.” – New York Times Book Review

J.R.R. Tolkien, 2012

Exploring J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit

The host of the popular podcast The Tolkien Professor provides an in-depth tour of The Hobbit, detailing the secrets and stories behind the characters within the prelude to The Lord of the Rings. 30,000 first printing.

Corey Olsen, 2012

The Christian World of The Hobbit

Reveals the Christian elements that lie at the center of "The Hobbit," explaining how Tolkien incorporated his faith into his classic literary work.

Devin Brown, 2012

The Hobbit, Or, There and Back Again

Chronicles the adventures of Bilbo Baggins, who embarks on a quest to reclaim stolen treasure from the dragon Smaug, along with his dwarve companions and the wizard Gandalf, and unwittingly returns to the Shire with a Ring of Power.

John Ronald Reuel Tolkien, 2001

Finding God in the Hobbit

But this story of unexpected adventure is far more than goblin attacks, dragon-hoards, and riddles in the dark.

Jim Ware, 2006

The Annotated Hobbit

Fantasy-roman.

John Ronald Reuel Tolkien, Douglas Allen Anderson, 2003

The Fellowship of the Ring: Being the First Part of The Lord ...

The first volume in J.R.R. Tolkien's epic adventure THE LORD OF THE RINGS One Ring to rule them all, One Ring to find them, One Ring to bring them all and in the darkness bind them In ancient times the Rings of Power were crafted by the ...

J.R.R. Tolkien, 2012

The Hobbit: 75th Anniversary Edition

For Mr. Bilbo Baggins visited various notable persons; conversed with the dragon, Smaug the Magnificent; and was present, rather unwillingly, at the Battle of the Five Armies. This is all the more remarkable, since he was a hobbit.

‎2012

I Am in Fact a Hobbit: An Introduction to the Life and Works ...

These stories have sold over 150 million copies worldwide and have been translated into over forty languages, and they, along with works such as the Silmarillion and the History of Middle-Earth, have convinced scores of readers and critics ...

Perry C. Bramlett, 2003

The Hobbit: A Journey Into Maturity

Describes the historical and literary background of "The Hobbit," and offers an interpretation of its major themes

William Howard Green, 1995

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «HOBBIT»

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'Hobbit house' in Wales won't be demolished after all - Mashable

The quirky dwelling, which has been dubbed a "hobbit house," was created by Megan Williams and Charlie Hague several years ago as a ... «Mashable, Jul 15»

WISE WORDS: 'Halt And Catch Fire', 'The Hobbit' Star Lee Pace On …

Lee Pace, who played Thranduil in 'The Hobbit' and Ronan the Accuser in 'Guardians of the Galaxy', stars in 'Halt and Catch Fire' as Joe ... «Huffington Post UK, Jul 15»

Nick Cave's son dies after Brighton chalk cliffs fall | UK news | The …

Members of the public attempted to give him first aid. Nick Cave and his sons Arthur and Earl arrive at the Hobbit premiere in London in. «The Guardian, Jul 15»

Luxury 'hobbit-style' home of millionaire entrepreneur Peter …

The luxury Snowdonia 'Hobbit' home owned by entrepreneur and business angel Peter Saunders has been put on the market for just under ... «WalesOnline, Jul 15»

Why Middle Earth Beyond The Hobbit / Lord of the Rings Needs a …

The Hobbit trilogy was one I thoroughly enjoyed as well, even if I do understand the criticism weighed against them. However, despite having ... «moviepilot.com, Jul 15»

Turkish municipality to build a real life 'Hobbit village'

And I saw that Hobbit houses were exactly what our mayor wanted to build," he said. The project, which is still under construction, will ultimately ... «Al-Arabiya, Jul 15»

Hall of Fire tomorrow: The Hobbit chapter 12: Inside Information

Tomorrow (or later today, for some of us), Hall of Fire returns to The Hobbit as we delve into the events of Chapter 12 — “Inside Information”. «TheOneRing.net, Jul 15»

Indie Spotlight: Series Centered On 'Hobbit' Fan Fiction Celebrates …

Add in some gay Hobbit sex. One True Pairing, from creator Laura Jordan, explores the friendship between a middle-aged divorcee and a ... «Tubefilter, Jul 15»

Living The Hamster Or The Hobbit Life

When it comes to urban planning, nobody beats the Soviets. First, they wanted to plan: no mish-mosh, haphazard cities, towns and burgs ... «Acton Institute, Jul 15»

Experience 'The Hobbit' under the stars - Wilson County News

The featured presentation, “The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies,” will start at 7:30 p.m. Take chairs, blankets, and your favorite snacks. «Wilson County News, Jul 15»