Tol ‧ kien, J.R.R. /ˈtɒlkiːn $ ˈtɑːl-/ BrE AmE
(1892–1973) a British writer and university teacher, known for his novels for children (which are also popular with adults) about imaginary characters who live in a strange, magical world, especially The ↑ Hobbit , and The ↑ Lord of the Rings