A Tolkienist is someone who studies the work of J.R.R. Tolkien; the word usually refers to students of the Elvish languages (see Tolkien research). A Tolkienist can also refer to a hard-core fan of Tolkien's work, one who studies the work with the same amount of interest (or more) as others study non-fictional subjects. Many fans prefer this term, as it isn't limited to The Lord of the Rings. As with the term Ringer, there is no group consensus on this designation.
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