noun
Jedi
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noun
1
In the Star Wars fictional universe, a member of an order of warrior-monks attuned to a mystical energy called the Force.
"Luke Skywalker trained to become a Jedi."
"The film follows a young Jedi's journey to master the Force."
How to Use Jedi
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe heroic order of Force-users from Star Wars.
Common pairings
Jedi Knight
Jedi Master
Jedi Order
Word Forms
Jedi plural, Jedis plural
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Etymology
Coined by filmmaker George Lucas, possibly influenced by the Japanese word "jidaigeki" (period samurai dramas) and various other sources he drew on while developing Star Wars.