Jedi
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Noun — In the Star Wars fictional universe, a member of an order of warrior-monks attuned to a mystical energy called the Force.
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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.
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What does “Jedi” mean?
The word “Jedi” means in the Star Wars fictional universe, a member of an order of warrior-monks attuned to a mystical energy called the Force. In plain terms, the heroic order of Force-users from Star Wars.
How do you pronounce “Jedi”?
“Jedi” is pronounced JEHD-eye (/ˈd͡ʒɛd.aɪ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Jedi” in a sentence?
Here is “Jedi” used in a sentence: “Luke Skywalker trained to become a Jedi.”
What part of speech is “Jedi”?
“Jedi” is a noun.
Where does the word “Jedi” come from?
The word “Jedi” comes from Japanese. 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.
Is “Jedi” a common word?
“Jedi” is an uncommon word in modern English.
Is the plural of Jedi different from the singular?
No, in the Star Wars universe, 'Jedi' is used as both the singular and plural form. A single member of the order is a Jedi, and a group of them is also called Jedi.
What is the difference between a Jedi and a Sith?
Within the Star Wars fictional universe, Jedi are warrior-monks attuned to the Force who follow their own code, while Sith are commonly understood as their opposing order. The dictionary definition covers only the Jedi as members of this order of Force-attuned warrior-monks.
Is 'Jedi' capitalized?
Yes, Jedi is capitalized as a proper noun referring to a specific fictional order within the Star Wars universe.