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hobbit

/hɒbɪt/ noun · British & US
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What does hobbit mean?

noun

A small to moderate-sized person, typically of a stocky build, often used to describe a human who lives in a rural or natural environment. In J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth stories, hobbits are a fictional humanoid species.

Example

"The hikers encountered a hobbit on the mountain trail, who offered them tea and biscuits."

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