Definitions

1. noun

In J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle-earth legendarium, the primary antagonist, a powerful dark lord, and the primary enemy of the Elves.

“The dark lord Morgoth brought terror and destruction to the lands of Beleriand.”

2. proper noun

In J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle-earth legendarium, the dark lord who ruled the land of Angband.

“Morgoth was the primary antagonist in Tolkien’s epic story, The Silmarillion.”

3. name

The name of the dark lord in J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle-earth legendarium.

“Morgoth was a name that struck fear into the hearts of the Elves.”