Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ents
Noun
/ɛnts/
Definition
Ents are mythical creatures from J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle-earth legendarium, often depicted as tree-like beings that are guardians of the forest.
Examples
- In Tolkien’s ‘The Lord of the Rings’, the Treebeard is one of the most famous ents.
- The ents marched to war to protect their home from destruction.
Meaning
The term ‘ents’ refers specifically to the tree herders or tree people who are sentient beings that resemble trees, with the ability to speak and move, serving as protectors of the forests.
Synonyms
- Treefolk
- Tree people
- Woodland guardians
